Credit Fund Controller

Fund Controller (Private Credit)

Position Overview

A growing alternative investment manager is seeking a Controller to lead the accounting and reporting function for a portfolio of private investment vehicles. Reporting directly to executive leadership, this individual will own the month-end close, financial reporting, audit coordination, investor reporting, and fund operations while helping build scalable finance processes within a high-growth platform.

This is a highly autonomous opportunity with direct exposure to senior leadership, complex structured investments, and significant long-term growth potential.

Key Responsibilities

Fund Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Lead the monthly and quarterly close process across multiple investment vehicles.
• Review NAV calculations, capital accounts, investor allocations, and financial reporting prepared by third-party administrators.
• Calculate management fees, carried interest, and complex waterfall allocations.
• Prepare investor reporting and financial reporting packages.
• Coordinate annual audits and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.

Portfolio & Investment Accounting

• Record investment activity across a variety of structured credit and specialty finance investments.
• Account for loan purchases, asset acquisitions, principal and interest activity, reserves, and investment performance.
• Reconcile loan-level reporting received from servicers and administrators.
• Maintain accounting records for structured financing vehicles.

Regulatory & Compliance

• Support regulatory filings and compliance reporting.
• Coordinate with external compliance advisors.
• Ensure accounting policies remain compliant with U.S. GAAP.

Process Improvement

• Build scalable accounting processes and internal controls.
• Improve reporting efficiency through automation and technology.
• Partner with senior leadership on strategic finance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA preferred.
• 5–12 years of accounting or fund finance experience.
• Experience within private credit, structured finance, CLOs, asset-backed lending, or specialty finance preferred.
• Strong understanding of investment company accounting under U.S. GAAP.
• Experience working with fund administrators.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in an entrepreneurial environment.