Vice President, Fund Accounting & Operations

The Role

The position is part of a dedicated team of professionals responsible for all facets of the fund accounting, corporate finance, financial reporting, capital markets and investor relations functions for two Business Development Companies (“BDCs”). Sixth Street Specialty Lending, Inc. (“SLX”) is a publicly traded BDC listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TSLX and Sixth Street Lending Partners (“SSLP”) is a private, unlisted BDC.

Core Responsibilities

• Fund Administrator Oversight: Monitor and review the accounting functions and deliverables performed by the fund administrator (State Street) to ensure accuracy and institutional quality.
• SEC Reporting and Compliance: Lead the production and review of quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Form 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K, ensuring all disclosures meet regulatory standards.
• Cycle Management: Manage accounting responsibilities across monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles, including the preparation of compliance reports for BDC (Regulatory) and RIC (Tax) requirements.
• Internal Systems Management: Oversee the recording of investment activity within the internal accounting system (Advent Geneva) and perform reconciliations of cash and investment activity against administrator records.
• Management Company Accounting: Coordinate the recording of revenue, specifically Management and Incentive Fees, and manage upper-tier partnership accounting, including financial statements, tax considerations, and distributions.
• Technical Accounting: Identify, research, and resolve critical accounting and reporting issues, serving as a key point of contact for internal and external auditors.
• Credit Facility Management: Manage the day-to-day operations of fund finance facilities, including the approval of draws and repayments in collaboration with Fund Accounting and Investment teams.
• Lender Compliance: Ensure the timely submission of all required lender reporting, such as borrowing base certifications, in strict accordance with credit agreements.
• Cash and Liquidity Management: Direct the treasury function for the BDCs, including cash management operations, hedging strategies, and ensuring sufficient liquidity/credit availability for all investing activities.
• Trade and Deal Operations: Oversee fund trade operations and coordinate investment funding, including the preparation and review of funds flow in partnership with deal teams.
• Investor and Internal Reporting: Manage the relationship with Transfer Agents and oversee the dividend distribution process.
• Strategic Analysis: Produce daily and weekly internal management reporting and lead special projects or ad hoc financial analyses as required by senior leadership.

What We Value

• Highly motivated, entrepreneurial, and team-oriented candidates with strong analytical skills
• Commercial and Results Orientation
• High Trust and Integrity
• Strong combination of organizational and interpersonal/communication skills

Preferred

• Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of investment fund structures, cash management principles, and FX hedging.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities to interpret complex financial data and make informed, data-driven decisions.
• Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and collaborate effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Leadership: Proven leadership experience, with a hands-on approach to engaging in details while driving strategic initiatives and fostering team development.
• 6 to 12 years of relevant experience
• Professional certification preferred (CPA or equivalent)
• Self-starter who requires little direction
• Ability to multi-task and maintain composure in a high-volume environment
• Strong sense of urgency; ability to execute quickly and efficiently with strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Structured problem solver who can synthesize sophisticated information from a variety of sources into implementable recommendations and solutions
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams.
• Strong prioritization and project management skills.
• Comfort working in a high growth, iterative environment

 

Compensation

The base salary for this position is expected to be between $175,000 and $225,000. The base salary offered to the selected candidate will be commensurate with a candidate’s relevant experience and other qualifications for the position, as determined by Sixth Street in its sole discretion.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and a competitive benefits package. Benefits offered currently include health, life, long-term and short-term disability insurance and a 401(k) plan. In addition, this role is eligible for paid public holidays (NYSE calendar), paid sick days pursuant to local laws, and additional reasonable time off subject to manager approval.

If a job offer is extended for a location other than New York, the salary range may differ based on the location.

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.

Sixth Street is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, genetic history, marital status, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic predisposition, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Sixth Street will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.   

If you need a reasonable accommodation to fill out this application, please contact Cindy Bombara.

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If you are not eligible for this role, please refer to our Careers Page for other opportunities.