Senior Associate, Internal Audit

Audax Group is a leading alternative investment manager with offices in Boston, New York, San Francisco, and London. Since its founding in 1999, the firm has raised over $40 billion in capital across its Private Equity and Private Debt businesses. With more than 400 employees and approximately 180 investment professionals, the firm is a leading capital partner for North American middle market companies. For more information, visit the Audax Group website www.audaxgroup.com.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This role will be responsible for overseeing and managing SOC 1 implementation and managing the internal audit process related to SOC 1 compliance, as well as taking a lead role in all finance activities, including oversight of the accounting, reporting, and operational functions for Audax Strategic Capital. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in audit, internal controls, partnership accounting, and fund management. Experience working in Private Equity preferred, but not required.

The candidate will initially focus on SOC 1 implementation, including creating a description of the system, identifying internal control objectives and related control activities, and working with our auditors on both a pre-assessment and SOC 1 engagement. Upon implementation, this candidate will continue to lead the internal audit process related to SOC 1 compliance while beginning to provide oversight over the broader finance function for Audax Strategic Capital.

SOC 1 Implementation and Internal Audit:

• Engage internal teams across functions to assess control environment and gain an understanding of existing internal controls.
• Develop system of control objectives and related control activities leading to pre-assessment and SOC 1 engagement.
• Lead and manage the SOC 1 internal audit process to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement audit plans, including risk assessments and testing procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess and enhance internal controls and processes.
• Monitor and report on the status of remediation efforts for identified control deficiencies.
• Identify and assess risks related to internal processes, financial reporting, and compliance with SOC 1 standards.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and control frameworks.
• Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices to proactively address emerging risks.

Fund Control/Finance:

• Oversee fund accounting and financial reporting activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of fund administration, including cash management, liquidity forecasting, capital calls and distributions, waterfall and returns calculations, internal reporting, and investor reporting.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax professionals for fund-related audits and tax filings.
• Implement and enhance fund control policies and procedures.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, Investor Relations, Business Solutions, and Valuations & Analytics teams.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, with a CPA
• Extensive experience in internal audit, with a focus on SOC 1 compliance
• Strong understanding of partnership accounting and Private Equity
• 10+ years of experience, including public accounting and SOC 1 engagements
• Experience managing a team
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize workload
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Familiarity with Investran, Alteryx, and/or Anaplan is a plus.

Location: Boston, MA and is a hybrid position.

 This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

Audax Management Co. is an equal opportunity employer.

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