Analyst, Accounting Systems & Processes

Summary: Golub Capital is a financial services firm specializing in private investment funds. The Analyst, Accounting Systems & Processes role focuses on enhancing the efficiency and standardization of accounting processes, collaborating with various departments to ensure smooth operations and quality software performance. Responsibilities: - Assisting with testing in-house developed software to ensure quality and performance, including creating over 100 test cases per release - Developing and implementing testing plans and procedures - Coordinating with Business Analyst to identify and resolve software issues - Ensuring thorough documentation of test results and processes - Working closely with Managers and the P&P Team to maintain and enhance systems and applications - Serving as a liaison between Fund Accounting and Technology Solutions Departments - Assisting with requirements gathering and coordinating system releases - Collaborate with team to create flexible communication strategies for unexpected issues, considering impact and stakeholders - Serving as a system administrator which includes performing fund setup and implementing other system updates and maintenance - Staying updated with system updates and enhancements to improve performance - Addressing and resolving system issues promptly, collaborating closely with Technology Solutions and system vendors - Troubleshooting user issues to ensure a seamless experience - Ensuring user and admin manuals are up to date - Supporting UX planning initiatives to enhance user experience across applications - Conducting user research and usability testing to gather feedback and insights - Collaborating with Business Analyst to implement UX improvements - Monitoring and analyzing user behavior to inform design decisions - Supporting consistent development and maintenance of reports - Analyzing and manipulating large datasets to produce financial, accounting and reporting deliverables - Applying technical and analytical skills to create new reporting analyses and automate existing reports - Assisting in creating streamlined processes for generating ‘controllership’ and ‘management’ reports, including dashboard reporting - Optimizing current processes and contributing to system and process improvements - Implementing efficient and effective processes for Golub Capital’s private funds and BDC business - Ad-hoc requests as needed Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (accounting / finance with systems proficiency preferred) - Deep understanding of software testing methodologies, tools and best practices - Prior experience in testing proprietary or custom-developed software, preferably Azure DevOps - Ability to manage testing projects, including planning, execution and reporting - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Demonstrated proficiency in using low-code platforms, including Power Automate (for workflow automation) and Power Query (for data transformation). Familiarity with creating efficient, automated processes using these tools is highly desirable - Proficiency in Python, VBA and Power BI is strongly preferred - High skill level in Excel required - Maintain a high degree of accuracy and meticulous attention to detail - Passion for being part of a fast-growing, dynamic environment - Enthusiastic about working in office and creating a Gold Standard hybrid work culture Required Skills: Software Testing, Azure DevOps, Low-code Platforms, Power Automate, Power Query, Python, VBA, Power BI, Excel, GAAP, Financial Analysis Benefits: A full range of medical, financial and / or other benefits, 401(k) eligibility, Various paid time off benefits such as vacation, sick time and parental leave