Assistant Controller, Credit

H.I.G. Capital; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Uloop Inc. is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to oversee several distressed-debt funds. This senior role, based in Miami, requires managing onshore and offshore teams and working with complex fund structures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fund accounting, credit instruments, and a proven track record in leadership and financial analysis.

Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards, managing cash flow, and coordinating with various teams. A degree in accounting and 10-15 years of relevant experience are required, with a CPA being highly preferred.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in alternative investments or public accounting.
• CPA highly preferred.
• Ability to analyze complex legal documents and financial transactions.

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise onshore and offshore teams.
• Monitor investments and analyze performance.
• Review and approve financial reports and compliance.

Skills

Team management

Understanding of credit instruments

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Proficient in Excel

Education

Undergraduate or post-graduate degree in accounting

Tools

Investran

Virtual Portfolio Manager (VPM)

Job description

Firm Overview

H.I.G. Capital is a leading global private equity investment firm that manages $70 billion in assets, focusing on the mid‑cap market. Our fund family spans private equity, growth equity, real estate, direct lending, special‑situation credit, and growth‑stage healthcare. We back high‑growth businesses and work closely with committed management teams and entrepreneurs to grow significant value. With a team of over 500 professionals, our investment expertise spans operations, consulting, technology, and financial management. Our headquarters is in Miami, with additional offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco, and affiliate locations worldwide.

Credit Platform

H.I.G. Capital’s credit platform has invested more than $27 billion in credit assets globally. It currently manages $18 billion in AUM and continues to expand with new fund structures in the pipeline. The platform focuses on CLOs, structured products, direct loan originations, distressed debt, and distressed‑for‑control investments with private equity firms and non‑sponsor companies. Its value‑added strategy and leading position in the lower‑to‑middle market deliver strong, consistent returns.

Role Overview

We are seeking an Assistant Controller for our Credit Platform, based in either Coral Gables, Boca Raton, or New York. In a senior capacity, the role will manage and oversee several distressed‑debt funds, leading both local and offshore teams. The candidate will work with complex fund structures and investments across Europe and the U.S., and will play a key role in shaping day‑to‑day team operations. Responsibilities include reviewing and approving monthly/quarterly accounting closes and financial reporting for Credit Funds, leading high‑profile projects, and coordinating with Investment, Operations, Valuation, Tax, Investor Services, Treasury, and Capital Formation teams.

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise onshore and offshore teams, providing development opportunities and ensuring cohesive collaboration.
• Research and propose solutions to improve process and reporting efficiency, validating system enhancements.
• Monitor all investments and analyze performance; engage with investment and origination professionals on inquiries.
• Review and approve quarterly financial reports, compliance and investor reporting, ensuring adherence to governing documents, GAAP, credit facility and SEC requirements.
• Assist the Controller in determining appropriate accounting decisions based on new or proposed guidance.
• Manage cash flow and liquidity for the funds to optimize IRR for LPs; monitor deal pipelines and credit facilities.
• Review and provide feedback on fund legal agreements (PPMs, LPAs, investor letters). Model new waterfalls, management fees, carried interest, and other fund‑specific calculations.
• Review call/distribution notices, credit line draw/paydown notices, partner capital statements, and quarterly investor letters; liaise with Investor Services.
• Summarize responses to periodic investor requests and questions.
• Work with the valuation team to determine fair value of investments; document changes in valuation periods.
• Identify key drivers of fund profitability and analyze actual results versus projections.
• Provide senior management with timely updates on performance, key events, and escalations.
• Plan and execute year‑end audits for assigned funds.
• Coordinate with the Tax Team to compile tax information.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including credit facility providers, banks, and auditors.
• Oversee complex fund features such as rebalancing/equalization, foreign‑currency hedges, derivatives, line‑of‑borrowing calculations, and IRR sensitivity analyses.
• Assist with special projects, internal ad‑hoc requests, and office initiatives.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Seasoned manager of people and processes, fostering a high‑performing team.
• Strong understanding of credit instruments and fund accounting concepts.
• Ownership and accountability for work product; leads by example in attitude, detail, urgency, process improvement, and quality.
• Superior planning and organizational skills.
• Persuasive written and oral communication; presents complex issues clearly and concisely.
• Effective self‑motivated problem solver with analytical and detail‑oriented attributes; thinks creatively.
• Management ability to teach, coach, and work with on‑shore and offshore personnel.
• Ability to interpret and analyze complex legal documents, deal structures, and financial transactions.
• Positive, team‑player mindset; delivers results under tight deadlines.
• Ability to multi‑task, manage change, and communicate upwards with competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills across departments and with varying experience levels.
• Proficient in Excel.

Knowledge & Skills

• Undergraduate or post‑graduate degree in accounting.
• 10‑15 years of experience in alternative investments, private industry, or public accounting.
• CPA highly preferred.
• Solid understanding of investment company financial reporting.
• Experience with distressed debt, credit instruments, foreign investments, or originated loans is preferred.
• Knowledge or exposure to Investran, Virtual Portfolio Manager (VPM), or similar portfolio accounting systems is a plus.