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 priorit