About the Opportunity
Our client, a leading private credit platform, is seeking a Senior Controller in New York City to oversee fund and management company accounting, financial reporting, and operational controls across complex credit strategies. This individual will manage the full close process, investor reporting, valuation oversight, and coordination with fund administrators and auditors.
The annual base salary range is $200,000 to $300,000. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead all fund-level and management company accounting and reporting for multiple credit funds and SMAs, ensuring full GAAP compliance and adherence to fund agreements
- Oversee accounting for loan origination, interest and principal activity, amortization, credit lines, and diverse credit instruments
- Manage quarterly and annual financial statements, partner capital accounts, and investor reporting packages
- Review monthly NAV packages, performance reporting, and fee calculations produced by third-party administrators
- Oversee capital call and distribution processes, along with sophisticated waterfall modeling and incentive fee calculations
- Partner closely with investment, operations, legal, compliance, and investor relations teams on deal closings, regulatory filings, and investor deliverables
- Act as main point of contact for external auditors and tax advisors, ensuring timely and accurate audit processes and tax reporting
- Ensure compliance with limited partnership agreements, side letters, and internal financial controls
- Drive system enhancements, process improvements, and automation projects to support scalability and efficiency
- Mentor and develop junior finance and accounting staff to build a high-caliber team
- Support fundraising efforts, responding to due diligence and investor requests
Job Requirements
- 10+ years of accounting/finance experience within private credit, private equity, or related funds
- Strong background in public accounting with Big 4 audit experience required (private fund clients strongly preferred)
- CPA required
- In-depth understanding of US GAAP, investment company accounting, private credit fund structures, and complex waterfall models
- Track record managing full close process, fund operations, financial reporting, and valuation in a fast-paced environment
- Experience coordinating with third-party fund administrators, auditors, and tax advisors
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities
- Willingness to work full-time onsite in New York City
