Analyst, Accounting Systems & Processes at Golub Capital in Chicago

Summary: Golub Capital is a private investment firm specializing in providing flexible capital solutions. They are seeking an Analyst for their Fund Accounting Department to enhance the efficiency and standardization of processes, focusing on software testing, system maintenance, and process optimization. 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: - 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 - 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 - GAAP and Internal Policy: Ensures deliverables and processes are executed in accordance with internal procedures, policy and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") - Financial Analysis: Leverages financial policies, accounting principles, technology, financial analytics and metrics to produce accurate work products and generate insights - Firm / Product Knowledge: Demonstrates an understanding of the Firm's position in the industry, including its products, complex structure and competitive advantage in the marketplace. Monitors industry trends and changes and recognizes their relevancy and implications - Client and Investor Focus: Demonstrates an understanding of investor interests and deliverables and frames decisions with the investor's view in mind - Innovative Mindset: Leverages a detailed, agile and creative mindset to master processes and responsibilities, as well as drive value-added enhancements, continuous process improvement and proactive learning through new technology, processes and people - Communication and Documentation: Documents processes and procedures and communicates to relevant stakeholders. Adapts the level of detail and specificity based on the needs of the intended audience Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (accounting / finance with systems proficiency preferred) - 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 Required Skills: Software Testing, Financial Analysis, GAAP Knowledge Important Skills: Python, Power BI, Power Automate, Excel Nice-to-Have Skills: VBA 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