Manager Credit Fund Accounting

Atlas Search; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Search is seeking a high-caliber Manager, Credit Fund Accounting to join the finance team supporting complex credit strategies. The role offers broad ownership across fund accounting, investor reporting, and valuation support with cross-functional interaction at senior levels.

You will drive controls and process improvements, oversee external relationships, and collaborate with investment, operations, and legal teams on new fund launches and initiatives.

Qualifications

• 6-12+ years of experience in fund accounting or public accounting.
• Strong experience with credit fund structures is required; PE or other alternatives is a plus.
• Experience mentoring junior staff or prior management is a plus; CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage fund accounting and financial reporting for credit-focused funds and related vehicles.
• Oversee NAV packages, financial statements, and investor reporting deliverables.
• Manage relationships with fund administrators, auditors, and tax providers.
• Review capital activity, allocations, and waterfall calculations for accuracy.
• Support valuation processes with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead audit and tax support efforts, including schedules and responses to requests.
• Partner with investment, operations, and legal teams on ad hoc projects and new fund launches.

Skills

Fund accounting

Credit funds

Leadership

Communication skills

Audit support

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA or CPA track

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

My client is a leading alternative investment manager with a 20+ year track record of success in credit-focused strategies. With a multi-billion dollar AUM platform and deep institutional backing, the firm is known for its disciplined investment approach, strong performance history, and collaborative culture. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-caliber finance team at a well-established firm that operates with the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a boutique.

Seeking a sharp, detail-oriented Manager, Credit Fund Accounting to join the finance team supporting complex credit strategies. This role will be highly visible and hands-on, with broad ownership across fund accounting, investor reporting, valuation support, and oversight of key service providers. You’ll work closely with senior leadership across finance, operations, and investment teams to ensure the integrity and accuracy of fund financials while helping drive process improvements and best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage fund accounting and financial reporting for credit-focused funds and related vehicles
• Oversee quarterly and annual NAV packages, financial statements, and investor reporting deliverables
• Manage relationships with external fund administrators, auditors, and tax providers, including review of work product and timelines
• Review capital activity, allocations, and waterfall calculations to ensure accuracy and consistencySupport valuation processes, including coordination with internal stakeholders and external parties
• Lead audit and tax support efforts, including preparation/review of schedules and responses to requests
• Partner cross-functionally with investment, operations, and legal teams on ad hoc projects, new fund launches, and process enhancements
• Help drive controls, workflows, and operational improvements across the fund accounting function

Qualifications:

• 6-12+ years of experience in fund accounting, public accounting, or a combination of both
• Strong experience with credit fund structures required; private equity or other alternatives experience is a plus
• Prior experience reviewing work and/or mentoring junior team members; formal management experience is a plus
• CPA (or CPA track) strongly preferred
• Strong technical accounting, organizational, and communication skills

Why Apply:

• High visibility across a lean and experienced finance team
• Stable, long-tenured leadership and strong fund performance
• Hybrid flexibility (2-3 days in-office) with offices in both NYC and CT
• Competitive compensation and excellent benefits