Senior Accountant, Fund Finance Philadelphia, PA

Senior Accountant, Fund Finance

• Company

  Franklin Square Capital Partners

• Location

  Philadelphia, PA

• Compensation

  Salary and bonus

• Position Type

  Permanent

• Employment type

  Full time

• Updated

  Feb 14, 2013

• eFC Ref no

  1153014

The Senior Accountant will report to the Fund Controller and assist a team of five professionals in the Fund Finance group with fund administration responsibilities related to Franklin Square's products, which include business development companies (BDCs) and mutual funds.

Franklin Square is a national sponsor and distributor of alternative investment products structured for the mainstream investor.  Founded in 2007 by an experienced group of alternative investment industry professionals, Franklin Square’s goal is to bring the benefits of an institutional-class investment portfolio to investors through exposure to innovative alternative investment products managed by best-in-class alternative asset managers.  For more information, please visit www.franklinsquare.com.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Accountant will report to the Fund Controller and assist a team of five professionals in the Fund Finance group with the following accounting and fund administration responsibilities related to Franklin Square’s products, which include business development companies (BDCs) and mutual funds. 
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preparation of annual, semi-annual and quarterly fund regulatory filings (Securities and Exchange Commission Forms 10-Q, 10-K, N-Q, N-CSR, N-SAR);
• Budgeting and payment of fund expenses;
• Oversight of third-party fund accounting agent and administrator;
• Support engagements of fund service providers, including independent accountants, tax consultant and internal auditor;
• Documentation of Sarbanes-Oxley certification process and controls.

COMPETENCIES:
Character - Exhibits integrity, professionalism, practical judgment, positive attitude at all times; exhibits perseverance, mental toughness and initiative in the face of problems and challenges; must be able to take direction and accept constructive criticism.
Interpersonal Confidence - Strong interpersonal skills; can effectively communicate and relate to all levels within and outside the organization; creates and builds positive and productive relationships.
Results Oriented - Drives the team and the organization for results in order to improve performance; able to make timely or planned decisions appropriate to the circumstances or situation.
Managing Processes - Ability to manage appropriate steps to get projects completed; has strong abilities to organize people and processes; can create a plan for resourceful workflow.
Team Work - Must be able to work independently and be self-directed, yet work as a member of a team; willing to put firm’s objectives ahead of individual goals;
Communication - Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills are necessary; excellent listening skills required.
Organizational Ability - Can manage people and resources to prioritize and get projects completed; has a strong ability to multi-task and keep order.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree in business administration with accounting or finance major preferred;
• CPA a plus, but not required;
• 2-3 years of fund accounting, fund administration or public accounting experience preferred;
• Knowledge of GAAP/financial reporting, fund accounting and 1940 Act preferred;
• Experience with BDCs, hedge funds and/or mutual funds preferred;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel;

Franklin Square Capital Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer