Careers

Career Opportunities at Fifth Street:

Associate:
Fifth Street Capital, headquartered in White Plains, NY is seeking a candidate for an Associate Position in our Los Angeles, CA office.

Associates at Fifth Street are given the opportunity to connect with senior business leaders who can provide guidance and mentoring needed for professional development and career advancement. Potential candidates should be able to demonstrate a track record of success, innovation, and creativity in their prior work experience.

Responsibilities will include: 1) Process and execute investments in private equity sponsored leveraged buyout transactions; 2) Evaluate and analyze potential investment opportunities; 3) Perform and coordinate extensive legal and underwriting due diligence process; 4) Manage and supervise junior staff.

Qualifications:
Associates seeking to join Fifth Street are MBA candidates at a top-tier business school with two to three years of prior work experience. Candidates are motivated individuals with strong analytical background, attention to detail, and effective written and verbal communication skills. The position requires an individual with strong interpersonal skills and substantial self-initiative who strives in a fast paced, collaborative environment.
 


Controller, Management Company:
The Controller for the Management Company will report directly to the CEO. Responsibilities will include: (1) Preparation of monthly, quarterly and yearly financial reports; (2) Monitoring fund performance, including tracking all fund and transaction cash flows; (3) Managing all aspects of the general ledger; (4) Coordinating the budget and overseeing expense reports; (5) Administering accounts receivable, accounts payable and general accounting; (6) Bank reconciliation; (7) Vendor negotiations and (8) Analyzing variable costs and making appropriate budget analysis.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting required. Preferred candidate will have at least five (5) years experience as a senior accountant. The ideal candidate must have a strong financial background. Investment banking, hedge fund family office or investment company accounting is a plus, must be detail oriented, analytical and possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
 


To apply for opportunities with Fifth Street:
To apply or inquire about current openings with Fifth Street please indicate the position you are interested in and submit your resume along with a cover letter to careers@fifthsthreetcap.com

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