Director of Fund Administration, SBIC
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Our client, a leading fund administration firm, is seeking a Director of SBIC Fund Accounting to provide senior-level oversight and technical leadership for the accounting and administration of Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) funds and related investment vehicles.
This is a client-facing leadership position responsible for overseeing the delivery of high-quality fund accounting, financial reporting, investor reporting, and regulatory support services to SBIC clients. The Director will serve as a trusted advisor and SBIC subject-matter expert, partnering closely with fund managers, investment professionals, auditors, tax advisors, and internal administration teams.
The ideal candidate will bring significant hands-on experience with SBIC fund accounting and SBA regulatory requirements, combined with the ability to manage client relationships and lead accounting professionals in an outsourced fund administration environment. The ideal candidate is more than a strong accountant; they are a senior SBIC fund administration professional and client advisor.
What’s the job?
Oversee the day-to-day accounting and administration of a portfolio of SBIC funds and investment vehicles
Provide technical oversight and review of fund accounting activities, including capital activity, investment activity, management fees, expenses, allocations, distributions, and NAV calculations
Review and approve monthly, quarterly, and annual fund financial reporting
Oversee preparation and review of financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Ensure accurate accounting for complex debt and equity investments, portfolio company transactions, and investment realizations
Review partner capital accounts, allocations, contributions, distributions, and investor activity
Establish and maintain appropriate accounting procedures and internal controls for SBIC clients
Serve as the firm’s SBIC accounting and regulatory subject-matter expert
Provide guidance to clients and internal teams regarding SBA/SBIC accounting and reporting requirements
Oversee preparation and review of SBA-related financial and regulatory reporting
Stay current on changes to SBA regulations, accounting standards, and reporting requirements affecting SBIC funds
Support clients through SBA examinations, audits, and regulatory inquiries
Partner with internal compliance, tax, and accounting teams to resolve complex regulatory and technical accounting issues
Act as a senior point of contact for assigned SBIC clients
Develop trusted relationships with CFOs, Controllers, fund managers, and other senior client stakeholders
Lead client meetings and communicate complex accounting and regulatory matters in a clear and practical manner
Proactively identify client needs and opportunities to improve accounting and administration processes
Manage escalated client issues and ensure timely resolution
Partner with business development and implementation teams when onboarding new SBIC clients
Lead and mentor fund accounting managers, senior accountants, and accounting professionals supporting SBIC clients
Review work performed by accounting teams and ensure adherence to established quality and control standards
Provide technical guidance on complex SBIC accounting matters
Establish appropriate review processes and escalation procedures
Support hiring, training, performance management, and development of the SBIC accounting team
Help build scalable processes as the firm’s SBIC client base grows
Serve as the primary accounting contact during client audits
Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors on financial reporting and technical accounting matters
Review audit deliverables and respond to auditor questions
Ensure timely delivery of annual financial statements and investor reporting
Assist clients with tax reporting processes, including coordination of K-1 preparation and related partnership accounting matters
Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of SBIC fund administration processes
Assist with implementation of new clients, accounting systems, and technology solutions
Develop standardized processes and controls for SBIC fund accounting
Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement across the firm’s SBIC platform
What’s needed?
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
8+ years of fund administration experience
Direct and significant SBIC fund accounting experience is required; SBIC experience is non-negotiable, and candidates whose backgrounds are limited to traditional private equity, hedge funds, or general fund accounting without meaningful SBIC exposure will not be considered
Strong understanding of SBA/SBIC regulatory requirements and reporting
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and partnership accounting
Experience with complex investment accounting, including debt and equity investments
Experience reviewing financial statements and supporting fund audits
Demonstrated experience managing or mentoring fund accounting professionals
Strong client-facing and relationship management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Technical depth to answer complex SBIC accounting questions, the leadership skills to oversee a team of fund accountants, and the client-management skills to serve as a trusted partner to fund managers and CFOs
CPA strongly preferred
Previous experience at a fund administrator, third-party administrator, or outsourced accounting provider preferred
Experience managing multiple fund clients simultaneously preferred
Experience supporting SBA examinations or regulatory reviews preferred
Experience with private equity, venture capital, mezzanine, private credit, or other alternative investment structures preferred
Experience with fund accounting platforms and investor reporting systems preferred
Experience onboarding new fund administration clients preferred
Key Details
Compensation: $200,000–$225,000 annually
Work Model: Remote
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employment Type: Direct Hire
I
f you meet the qualifications above, please apply today!
Thank you,
Margaret Smith
Accounting & Finance
#LI-AS6
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What's needed?
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field - 8+ years of fund administration experience - Direct and significant SBIC fund accounting experience is required; SBIC experience is non-negotiable, and candidates whose backgrounds are limited to traditional private equity, hedge funds, or general fund accounting without meaningful SBIC exposure will not be considered - Strong understanding of SBA/SBIC regulatory requirements and reporting - Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and partnership accounting - Experience with complex investment accounting, including debt and equity investments - Experience reviewing financial statements and supporting fund audits - Demonstrated experience managing or mentoring fund accounting professionals - Strong client-facing and relationship management skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Technical depth to answer complex SBIC accounting questions, the leadership skills to oversee a team of fund accountants, and the client-management skills to serve as a trusted partner to fund managers and CFOs - CPA strongly preferred - Previous experience at a fund administrator, third-party administrator, or outsourced accounting provider preferred - Experience managing multiple fund clients simultaneously preferred - Experience supporting SBA examinations or regulatory reviews preferred - Experience with private equity, venture capital, mezzanine, private credit, or other alternative investment structures preferred - Experience with fund accounting platforms and investor reporting systems preferred - Experience onboarding new fund administration clients preferred
Key Details
- Compensation: $200,000–$225,000 annually - Work Model: Remote - Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance - Employment Type: Direct Hire I f you meet the qualifications above, please apply today!
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