Kathy Jach Email & Phone Number

United States

New York, New York, United States

➤ Overseeing the timely and accurate submission of all monthly, quarterly, and annual regulatory filings for the firm.➤ Compiling regulatory filings including SEC Form PF for 170 Private Funds, including Private Equity and Hedge Funds, ADV, 13F, 13G, 13H, AIFMD Annex IV, Treasury International Capital (TIC) reports, and Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).➤ Serving as the enterprise SME to stakeholders and committees for all matters regarding regulatory reporting.➤ Developing and monitoring risk framework to adhere to regulatory guidelines and acting as a liaison to regulators. ➤ Identifying and presenting areas of improvement and recommending solutions to senior team members and the IT team.➤ Liaising with internal departments to collect data needed for filings and communicating new regulatory requirements.➤ Remaining keenly aware of risk needs and making efforts to understand other related interests for the business.➤ Analyzing trends and performing comprehensive variance analyses across reporting periods by determining root causes.➤ Leading discussions at all levels of the organization and providing regular updates to senior management and regulators.➤ Liaising with internal/external counsels to interpret requirements related to various investors and regulatory authorities.➤ Assisting with regulatory tasks including U4, NFA Bylaw 1101 Certification, Ethics Training, and CFTC Form 40.➤ Responding to investor, internal, and regulator inquiries and serving as a key contact in the company's NFA Examination.➤ Continuously streamlining and automating processes to increase efficiency while improving the accuracy of data.➤ Researching new regulatory requirements and initiating projects to fulfill requirements and meet competing deadlines.

New York, New York, United States

➤ Compiled and reviewed sets of quarterly and annual financial statements prepared in accordance with US GAAP.➤ Regularly reviewed month-end, quarter-end, and annual close processes for multiple lending, MBS, and NPL funds.➤ Maintained full shadow accounting books including waterfall calculations and the preparation of trial balances.➤ Partnered with lines of business and risk leaders to understand the strategic direction and needs of the enterprise.➤ Reviewed current processes to identify and recommend improvements to support long-term objectives and strategy.➤ Provided accurate and timely financial and investor reporting for funds including those with master feeder structures.➤ Reviewed quarterly CLO and warehouse waterfalls including calculation of fees and overseeing payment processing.➤ Accurately calculated investment and fund level performance statistics including ROR, IRR, and gross/net multiples.➤ Engaged in launch and set-up of new funds and maintained fee calculations in accordance with partnership agreements.➤ Oversaw administrator accounting books and records daily to ensure accuracy of accounting and reporting.➤ Oversaw partner capital allocations and supporting documents and calculation of investor distributions and capital calls.➤ Supervised and trained new staff accountants and continuously improved accounting processes with IT team.➤ Worked closely with Investor Relations on addressing investors' inquiries and assisted with various ad hoc projects.

New York, New York, United States

➤ Successfully oversaw various management company processes while working directly with the CFO.➤ Calculated fees due from investment funds as well as implemented annual budget and monthly analysis of trends/variances.➤ Performed payroll reconciliations and worked with outside tax accountant, and payroll/employee benefits administrators.

Assistant Vice President of Finance, GSO Capital Partners – The Blackstone Group, New York, NY – 07/2010 to 09/2011➤ Oversaw financial management of all General Partner entities, including statement preparation, and capital allocation.➤ Served as a key liaison among senior management, tax department, and independent auditors while ensuring compliance.Management Company Senior Accountant – Cerberus Capital Management, LP, New York, NY – 09/2007 to 07/2010➤ Managed reporting, including overseeing month-end close processes, statement preparation, and performance analysis.➤ Spearheaded financial operations including handling management and incentive fees while implementing efficient systems.Staff Accountant – Fidessa Corporation, New York, NY – 10/2004 to 08/2007➤ Managed reporting/accounting, including closings, balance sheet and statement preparation, and account reconciliations.➤ Collaborated with department heads for budgeting and forecasting, trained AP/AR clerks, and ensured compliance.Staff Accountant – New England Financial Corporation, New York, NY – 09/2002 to 09/2004➤ Managed payroll, performed reconciliations and ledger entries, while overseeing daily AP processes and collections.➤ Coordinated with employees, agents, and bank representatives, and assisted with the preparation of W2s and 1099s.

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Marketing With A Concentration In Advertising And Promotion, Gpa: 3.58, Magna Cum Laude

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Accounting, Gpa: 3.89