Vice President, Finance - Accounting & Reporting

Job Description

The VP, Finance is a critical role at Antares ensuring the accuracy of financial data recorded in various systems and ultimately reported to senior management on a monthly basis and to various stakeholders via quarterly financial statements.

This position will be reporting to the SVP, General Ledger Controller and will be responsible for controllership of critical areas such as fair valuing loan investments, accrual and non-accrual accounting, debt to equity restructures and financial analytics. An ability to manage multiple tasks while working under strict month end reporting deadlines is essential. Our ideal candidate is independent, motivated, detail-orientated, able to analyze data efficiently and convey conclusions effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely and accurate account reconciliations for month end close and quarterly financial reporting deadlines.
• Liaise with Valuations team to review the fair value of loan investments and prepare monthly journals to adjust when necessary
• Reconcile subledger detail to the general ledger and liaise with Operations and Treasury teams to adjust when required
• Review, track, and monitor all non-accrual loans and PIK interest capitalization for earning deals
• Work with Operations and Reporting teams to track all gross cash flows for the loan portfolio
• Liaise with various teams across the organization in gathering detailed supporting documentation in order to prepare adjusting journal entries for various general ledger accounts.
• Liaise with credit teams to track, monitor, and report on the loan portfolio
• Prepare disclosures for quarterly financial statements.
• Explain budget versus actual variances and financial trends.
• Liaise with auditors and gather audit support as needed during interim reviews and annual audits.
• Assist with cross-team initiatives within the organization and overall process improvements as it relates to the Finance team which may include enhancing or developing internal controls.
• Access appropriate data from various financial systems and create new and enhance existing internal financial reports using primarily Microsoft Dynamics and OneStream software.
• Assist with implementation of fund accounting software
• Maintain files, accounting documents, records, reports and any other pertinent data in accordance with department policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business-related discipline.
• 7-10 years of accounting related professional experience.
• CPA preferred

Skills

• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics, fund accounting tools, Loan IQ, WSO and OneStream software a plus.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate data, forming accurate conclusions and translating insights into action.
• Proficient in MS PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to effectively manage time as demonstrated by efficiently organizing and prioritizing tasks.

Competencies

• Strategic thinking and decision making:

• Integrates information and insights from cross-functional teams before making decisions and ensures decisions incorporate the needs of the firm and stakeholders

• Thinks ahead to the impact of their work beyond their area of responsibility

• Demonstrates a proficient understanding of the business and uses that knowledge, along with up-to-date market research/analysis, to make strategic decisions that advance functional goals

• Translates enterprise and functional goals into focused plans within their area(s) of responsibility

• Identifies emerging needs and opportunities to advance priorities with a well-articulated perspective on potential solutions

• Analyzes complex issues by gathering relevant stakeholder input, applying data and functional expertise and developing balanced solutions that support functional goals

• Makes timely and well-reasoned decisions and escalates when broader alignment and impact require it

• Knows key functional and cross-functional stakeholders, seeks to understand their priorities and ensures plans and decisions reflect the balance of those needs

• Drives execution and results:

• Develops initiatives within their area of expertise that align team goals to functional priorities, removes barriers to drive progress and ensures teams understand the purpose and strategic intent behind the work

• Drives strong performance by setting clear expectations, making timely decisions and ensuring colleagues and teams (where relevant) deliver against functional goals

• Develops and follows team standard operating procedures where relevant with a focus on relevant KPIs

• Cultivates strategic relationships and influence:

• Builds trust through collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, while demonstrating approachability and accessibility, to advance team's goals

• Demonstrates awareness of stakeholder and people dynamics, recognizes diverse contributions and holds self and team (where relevant) accountable

• Adapts leadership style to influence and align stakeholders with team or functional goals

• Communicates clear, audience-tailored messages in a range of contexts, presents information in a way that builds alignment and support and navigates challenging discussions effectively

• Fosters an inclusive culture and leads teams to achieve excellence:

• Role models inclusive leadership and sets the tone for an inclusive culture by reinforcing values in communications, decisions and leadership expectations

• Behaves in a manner that improves the culture of the organization and actively contributes to culture or organizational building activities

• Collaborates effectively with colleagues and across teams

• Remains open and accessible, building trust with peers and works respectfully with others to constructively solve complex problems and share information

• If they are a people manager, sets clear goals, roles and standards for their team and provides thorough performance reviews to ensure accountability

• Develops talent (formally and informally) through apprenticeship, coaching, feedback, growth opportunities and, where relevant, holds direct reports accountable for doing the same

• Non-people managers actively mentor, apprentice and provide feedback to colleagues, to contribute to a high-performance culture

• Creates an environment where colleagues are motivated to perform at their best

• Masters oneself and demonstrates a growth mindset:

• Demonstrates strong self-awareness by seeking and applying feedback to strengthen leadership effectiveness and support the growth of others

• Actively participates in learning opportunities to further develop skills and support team development

• Actively listens and demonstrates strong awareness of stakeholder needs - spoken and unspoken - and adapts communication and leadership approach to influence outcomes and strengthen relationships

• Demonstrates strong expertise and ownership in delivering results, consistency in performance, depth in their area, earning trust and confidence from senior leadership, peers and teams

• Provides clear direction and leadership in complex situations

• Demonstrates courage by constructively challenging perspectives, addressing issues directly, navigating conflict to drive principled outcomes and initiating open dialogue that supports team effectiveness, reinforces organizational values and enables change

• Role models high integrity, ethical behavior and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements across the organization

• Proactively identifies and mitigates organizational risk

• Adjusts priorities and work quickly when conditions change, sustains momentum under pressure and supports colleagues and teams (where relevant) in remaining focused and productive through change

• Drives innovation:

• Generates innovative solutions and identifies new approaches that drive functional/team growth and efficiency

• Uses data-driven decision-making frameworks and tools to inform decisions, track progress, improve outcomes and, where relevant, support effective decision-making within their teams

• Identifies and applies relevant digital tools to improve productivity and workflows

• Actively uses technology and, where relevant, encourages team to use technology to strengthen team and functional capabilities and efficiency

The Fine Print

• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be willing to comply with pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug testing, reference verification, and background check.
• Must be willing to work from the New York office and travel as necessary.

Antares is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range at the time of posting is below. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Actual base salary within the specified range is comprised of several components, including but not limited to applicant's skill, prior relevant experience, specific degrees and certifications, job responsibilities, market considerations and the location of the position.

This role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus (based on company, business unit and individual performance).

Our benefit offerings include medical, dental and vision coverage, employer paid short & long-term disability and life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid time off, Maven family & fertility benefit, parental leave (including adoption, surrogacy, and foster placement), as well as other voluntary benefits.

Base Salary Range

$175,000 - $205,000

To learn more, visit www.antares.com. Antares is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.