Assistant Controller / Controller - Credit Funds

Coda Search│Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Fund Accountant / Fund Controller will oversee NAV calculations and interact with fund administrators within a growing real estate credit platform. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will lead a lean team and drive accounting excellence across master/feeder structures.

You will mentor junior staff, manage year-end audits, and partner across operations, reporting, and strategy. The role is in-office in Northern New Jersey, offering a competitive base plus bonus.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of fund accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Experience with Master/Feeder fund structures.
• Advanced Excel; programming or data tools a plus.
• In-office, full-time role in Northern New Jersey.
• High-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Competitive base plus bonus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee NAV calculations across fund structures.
• Coordinate with fund administrators and counterparties to resolve discrepancies.
• Review remittances, deal activity, financing costs, and expenses.
• Calculate management and incentive fees.
• Lead year-end audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Review fund tax returns and K‑1s.
• Support compliance initiatives and internal controls.
• Drive process improvements and system implementations.
• Perform data analysis and reconciliations across portfolios.

Skills

Fund accounting

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

We're partnering with a high-growth, institutional-backed real estate credit platform on a confidential search for a Senior Fund Accountant / Fund Controller-level hire.

Launched in recent years and backed by a mix of institutional capital, family offices, and high-net-worth investors, the firm has already scaled to $1B+ in AUM and continues to expand its strategy.

This is a high-impact role reporting directly to the CFO, with oversight responsibility and the opportunity to operate as a true "right hand" within a lean, entrepreneurial team.

Key Highlights:

• Exposure to Master/Feeder fund structures within a growing credit platform
• Direct interaction with senior leadership and external partners
• Opportunity to manage and mentor junior team members
• Highly visible role with involvement across operations, reporting, and strategy

Responsibilities:

• Oversee preparation and review of NAV calculations across fund structures
• Partner with fund administrators and counterparties to resolve discrepancies
• Review and analyze remittances, deal activity, financing costs, and expenses
• Calculate management and incentive fees
• Lead year-end audit processes and liaise with external auditors
• Review fund tax returns and K-1s
• Support compliance initiatives and internal controls
• Drive process improvements, reporting enhancements, and system implementations
• Perform data analysis and reconciliations across portfolios

Qualifications:

• ~8-12 years of experience, with strong fund accounting background (credit or alternatives preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field (CPA strongly preferred)
• Experience with complex fund structures (Master/Feeder)
• Advanced Excel skills; exposure to programming or data tools is a plus
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
• Northern New Jersey-based (full-time, in-office environment)
• Competitive base + bonus structure
• Hands-on, high-visibility role within a scaling platform