Senior Associate, Private Debt Finance Boston, MA

Based in New York,
Audax Private Debt is a leading debt capital partner for North American middle market companies. Since its inception in 2000, the firm has invested $52 billion in support of over 295 private equity sponsors. Audax Private Debt provides tailored financing solutions for its clients through a comprehensive range of offerings that includes first lien, stretch senior, unitranche, second lien, and subordinated debt, as well as equity co-investments.

Audax Private Debt is an experienced and trusted partner with senior leadership averaging 35 years in private credit and 23 years working together at the firm through multiple economic cycles.

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The position is responsible for the financial reporting and accounting for Audax Private Debt based in Boston
. The Senior Finance Associate is a key contributor to the Private Debt process and is responsible for the compliance and control processes related to several Private Debt Funds. Private Debt invests in debt securities of middle market companies backed by private equity sponsors via a variety of different investment vehicles. The candidate will work closely with the Investor Relations, CLO, FP&A, Tax and Private Debt Deal teams.

• Preparation and review of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, fund level returns and investor deliverables for various Private Debt funds
• Prepare monthly and quarterly MD&A on fund performance for senior management
• Review fund administrator’s work on various Private Debt funds
• Prepare and review capital calls and distributions
• Track and update the portfolio of investments for the various Private Debt funds
• Track interest payment receipts across portfolio team
• Daily cash management, monitoring, and reconciliation with the bank
• Take a lead role with the firm’s outside auditor in preparation/review of year-end audited financials
• Work with the Investor Relations team in preparing fundraising materials and in providing information for investor requests, including fund performance data, fee information and underlying portfolio financial information
• Work with the Tax team in preparing quarterly tax estimates as well as year-end tax allocations
• Be available to provide timely communication to internal and external stakeholders on projects when required

• Advanced GAAP financial reporting experience
• Effective communication skills and ability interact with Senior Management and outside parties
• Strong organizational skills
• Professional and energetic attitude
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Exemplary leadership skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities
• Demonstrated consistency in meeting deadlines with quality work product

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance with a CPA
• 3-5 plus years of experience, including public accounting, preferably focusing on alternative investment asset managers
• SEC/BDC reporting and CLO experience is a plus

These in office requirements may change based on the needs of the business.

For Massachusetts:
The base salary range for this position is $99,000- $150,000. The base salary range represents the estimated low and high end for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation may vary and will be determined based on but not limited to, the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and Audax reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

An employee may also be eligible for annual discretionary incentive compensation based on performance.

Audax offers a wide range of employee benefits, including health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off (including sick leave, parental leave, volunteer leave, and vacation), charitable donation match, family support services (including Bright Horizons and Benefit Advocate Center), and a 401(k) in addition to other benefits.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.