Fund Finance Associate

Firm Overview

Roark is an Atlanta-based private equity firm with over $33 billion in assets under management. We focus our investing in consumer and multi-unit businesses and have acquired 98 franchise/multi-unit brands to date. We have a strong belief that our success has come from an inclusive, collaborative culture of hard workers. Roark's brands have generated $61 billion in system sales from 66,000 locations in 50 states and 89 countries. Roark's portfolio includes recognizable brands such as Dunkin', Arby's, Anytime Fitness, Buffalo Wild Wings, Jamba Juice, Jimmy John's, Orangetheory Fitness, Divisions Maintenance Group, and many others.

Job Description

Roark is building out a scalable finance infrastructure to support continued growth. We are seeking a Fund Finance Associate that would report to the Fund Finance Senior Manager. The Fund Finance Associate will be a member of the fund accounting team, assisting in the reporting and operations related to Roark managed private equity funds. The Fund Finance Associate will be expected to play an active role on day-to-day operations and projects.

Summary of Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for the operations of a subset of Funds.
• Prepare capital call and distribution calculations, sources/uses of cash, allocations, and investor notices
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, notes disclosures, and supporting schedules
• Assist with the preparation of investor capital account statements and various ad hoc reports
• Maintain investor database
• Assist year-end audit process in collaboration with auditors
• Ensure investor queries are responded to within a timely basis

Characteristics of an Outstanding Performer

• Keen attention to detail with superior organization and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills and ability to interact with senior leadership.
• Results-focused work ethic and a "roll up your sleeves" ethos.
• Ability to work independently, with little supervision in a fast-paced, high performing environment
• Demonstrated ability to meet established deadlines along with the flexibility to accommodate changing priorities

Requirements

Desired Education Credentials and Professional Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or relevant field
• 1-3 years of prior accounting experience - Big 4 / Public Accounting preferred
• CPA or CPA candidate
• Experience with partnership accounting a plus
• Experience in Investran a plus
• Strong analytical, problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills, with the ability to multitask and deliver under tight deadlines; the candidate should be a self-starter that handles complexity well and identifies potential solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits

Roark provides a highly competitive package that includes, but is not limited to:

• Base salary plus annual performance bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Catered Friday Lunches