Fund Controller

Atlas Search; United States; On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Child care support

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading private credit investment firm in the United States is seeking a Senior Controller to manage all accounting and financial operations related to private credit funds. This role requires over 10 years of accounting experience, with a strong emphasis on investment company accounting. The ideal candidate will lead a team, oversee compliance, and ensure accurate reporting. Competitive benefits are offered, including medical and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within private credit or private equity.
• Strong understanding of investment company accounting and credit portfolio valuation.
• Experience managing fund audits and complex capital structures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting for private credit funds, including valuations and NAV reporting.
• Lead financial statement preparation in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Manage the coordination and review of fund audits with external auditors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA

Tools

Investran

eFront

Allvue

Job description

Base pay range

$250,000.00/yr - $350,000.00/yr

About the Firm

We are a leading private credit investment firm focused on deploying capital across direct lending, opportunistic credit, and structured credit strategies. As we continue to scale our platform and expand our portfolio, we are seeking an experienced Senior Controller to oversee fund and management company accounting, financial reporting, and operational processes across the firm.

Position Summary

The Senior Controller will oversee all accounting, reporting, and financial operations related to the firm’s private credit funds and management company. This role requires deep knowledge of private markets accounting, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to partner with investment, operations, and investor relations teams. The ideal candidate has experience in credit-focused investment firms and is comfortable managing complex investment structures, valuations, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day accounting for private credit funds, including valuations, capital activity, income allocation, and waterfalls.
• Lead quarterly and annual financial statement preparation in accordance with U.S. GAAP, with a focus on investment company accounting.
• Manage the coordination and review of fund audits with external auditors.
• Ensure timely, accurate NAV reporting and investor deliverables.

Management Company & Corporate Accounting

• Lead accounting and financial reporting for the management company, including budgeting, forecasting, and expense allocations.
• Oversee cash management, accounts payable, payroll, intercompany transactions, and revenue recognition (management fees, incentive fees).
• Support compliance with regulatory filings (e.g., SEC, regulatory exams).

Valuation Oversight

• Partner with investment teams to oversee quarterly valuation processes for portfolio companies, loans, and structured instruments.
• Maintain documentation and transparency around valuation methodologies, assumptions, and models.
• Support valuation committee preparations and presentations.
• Strengthen internal controls, workflows, and documentation across funds and management company operations.
• Lead the implementation and optimization of accounting, portfolio management, and reporting systems.
• Identify opportunities for automation and scalability as the firm grows.

Investor & Stakeholder Support

• Partner with investor relations to support client reporting, due diligence requests, and fundraising activities.
• Provide financial insights and data to senior leadership and investment teams.
• Support performance reporting, fee modeling, and scenario analysis.

Leadership & Team Development

• Manage and mentor a growing team of accountants and fund controllers.
• Oversee third‑party fund administrators, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and strong partnership.
• Drive a culture of excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement within the finance function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within private credit, private equity, or alternative asset management.
• Strong understanding of investment company accounting, private credit structures, and credit portfolio valuation.
• Experience managing fund audits, valuations, investor reporting, and complex capital structures.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with fund accounting systems (e.g., Investran, eFront, Allvue) is highly preferred.
• Ability to navigate a fast‑paced, growing investment environment.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Pension plan
• Child care support
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance