This is a full-time role based in Dallas, Texas. Sixth Street has an immediate opening for a bright, hard-working individual to join our team as a Fund Accounting Manager to support several of our investment funds in Dallas, Texas. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to be an integral part of a growing team in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial work environment. This person will be involved in several facets of the funds’ accounting, financial reporting, cash management, investor reporting, and fund performance/analysis deliverables. Core Responsibilities
Manage all accounting responsibilities within the monthly, quarterly, annual closing cycles
Assist in oversight of the Funds’ Administrator
Update and reconcile internal investment and accounting systems to the Funds’ Administrator
Manage investor reporting and requests including capital calls, distributions, and reporting
Manage the fund audit process and research questions from auditors
Assist with various compliance reports (e.g., credit facility, limited partnership agreement, etc.)
Assist with quarterly valuation process
Assist with fund expense reporting and analysis
Develop and maintain efficient internal controls and business processes
Identify and help solve for critical accounting and reporting issues
Manage and perform special projects and analysis for firm leadership
What We Value
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong player/coach that is hands-on and wants to be an “in the details” team member
Excellent understanding and application of accounting rules and industry accounting practices
Detail-oriented, responsible, and proactive
Deadline-oriented to meet time-sensitive regulatory and contractual requirements
Adept at problem solving
Self-motivated and willing to work in a team environment
An eye for detail and ability to focus on multiple deliverables
Preferred
7 – 10+ years accounting experience in a combination of public accounting (either audit or tax), fund admin, or another private equity or investment management firm
Experience with alternative investments, private equity and partnership accounting, and fund administration are a plus. - A. or B.S. in Accounting or a related field
Strong accounting and excel skills; professional certification (CPA or equivalent) strongly preferred
Experience with credit and structured products investments (Bank Debt, HY Bonds, CLOs)
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong understanding and application of accounting rules and industry accounting practices
Detail-oriented, responsible and proactive
About Sixth Street
Founded in 2009, Sixth Street is a leading global investment firm dedicated to developing themes and offering solutions to companies across all stages of growth. Our firm is designed for cross-platform collaboration at scale: we build businesses, invest for growth, acquire assets, provide direct financing, identify value in public markets, purchase royalty streams, and regularly develop first-of-their-kind structures to meet the strategic objectives of management teams. We do all this globally and as one unified team of investment and control-side professionals working on behalf of our institutional investors and their beneficiaries around the world. We believe adhering to our core values is a competitive advantage. Everyone on our team contributes their perspectives and expertise to help us solve complex challenges and get to the right answer. At Sixth Street, the best idea wins. For more information, visit the Sixth Street Careers site or follow us on LinkedIn. If you are not eligible for this role, please refer to our Careers Page for other opportunities. A”).
