Funds and Co-investments Accounting – Senior Associate

At Barings, we are as invested in our associates as we are in our clients. We recognize those who work diligently for us and reward them for personal and professional integrity, communication skills, distinct competencies and expertise in specific strategies, ability to collaborate as a team member and true dedication to the interests of our clients.

We thank you for your interest in joining the Barings team, and invite you to explore our current employment opportunities.

Job Title

Title: Funds and Co-investments Accounting – Senior Associate

Department: Global Client Operations

Location: Charlotte, NC (preferred), Springfield, MA, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL

Job Summary

There is a Senior Associate level position available for this team. This individual will be responsible for the entry of journal entries and involvement in all accounting and operations functions within Barings’ Funds and Co-investments business. The ideal candidates will have broad accounting expertise as well as be knowledgeable of operational best practices. Our teams consist of highly skilled CPAs, MBAs, and CFAs who are expected to provide accurate, timely, and efficient services. This individual will be responsible for the following areas:

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform accounting and finance fiduciary responsibility over firm’s co-investment and private equity fund investments
• Maintain the general ledger and various sub-ledgers
• Prepare and review trial balances
• Assist with the quarterly close process
• Manage and monitor the timing and quality of client deliverables
• Initiate wires for funding of capital calls
• Implementation of fund structures on accounting system
• Work closely with investment teams
• Interact with senior management, portfolio management team and investment analysts
• Proactively communicate and coordinate with various internal groups
• Interact with pricing team on valuations and price analysis
• Ad hoc reports as needed

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience (Big 4 public accounting preferred)
• Experience in preparing general ledgers and financial statements
• Project management skills with attention to detail and proven ability to multi-task
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (CPA designation preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of Excel and Word essential, Investran experience is a plus

Barings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; Minority/Female/Age/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply.

Barings offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

CORE BENEFITS & WELLNESS

• Medical (including Virtual Care), Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Fitness Center Reimbursement Program (Including Online Memberships)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits

FINANCIAL WELL-BEING

• Highly competitive 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health Care & Dependent Care
• Retirement Health Reimbursement Account

LIFE INSURANCE

• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Spouse and Child Life Insurance

TIME OFF, DISABILITY AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE

• Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Annual Holidays
• Paid Leave of Absences (Maternity Leave, Parental Leave, Caregiver Leave, Bereavement Time)
• Short and Long Term Disability Plans
• Paid Volunteer Time

 OTHER BENEFITS

• Education Assistance Program
• Charitable Matching Gifts Program
• Commuter Reimbursement Program
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement Program