Head of Management Finance

Founded in 1999, Audax Group is a leading alternative investment manager with offices in Boston, New York, San Francisco, London and Hong Kong. With approximately $42 billion of assets under management and more than 475 employees, Audax is a leading capital partner for middle market companies, operating through three business lines: Audax Private Equity, Audax Private Debt, and Audax Strategic Capital.

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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 more than $42 billion in support of over 290 private equity sponsors. Audax Private Debt works collaboratively to build 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 more than 26 years in private credit and 15 years working together at the firm through multiple economic cycles. com or follow us on LinkedIn.

The position is responsible for the financial reporting and accounting for Audax Private Debt based in Boston . The Finance Manager, Private Debt is also a key contributor to the Private Debt valuation 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 Valuation, Investor Relations, CLO, FP&A, Tax and Senior Debt Deal teams.

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated and detail-oriented team player who will thrive in a fast-paced environment and must be able to prioritize and complete all projects with precision in a timely manner. As Audax Private Debt continues to grow, the position will evolve with the direction of the business’ needs.

Preparation and review of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, fund level returns and investor deliverables for various Private Debt funds

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

Prepare monthly and quarterly MD&A on fund performance for senior management

Contribute to the valuation process for debt, equity and CLO investments

Review fund administrator’s work on various Private Debt funds

Work with the Tax team in preparing quarterly tax estimates as well as year-end tax allocations

Track and update the portfolio of investments for the various Private Debt funds

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

Be available to provide timely communication to internal and external stakeholders on projects when required

Responsible for coaching and developing junior team members

Advanced GAAP financial reporting experience

Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, etc.)

Demonstrated consistency in meeting deadlines with quality work product

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance with a CPA

5 plus years of experience, including public accounting, preferably focusing on alternative investment asset managers

Extensive experience with Private Equity/Debt valuation

3 days/week in office . These in office requirements may change based on the needs of the business.

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.