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Controller - Private Credit

  • Location:

    New York

  • Sector:

    Accountancy & Finance

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    Negotiable

  • Contact:

    Garrett Lusk

  • Contact email:

    Garrett.Lusk@oliverjames.com

  • Job ref:

    JOB-072025-282999_1751555292

  • Published:

    about 8 hours ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-08-02

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Controller to join our Finance team and lead the accounting and financial operations for our Private Credit platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in credit fund structures, fund accounting, operations, and reporting. This role will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and play a critical part in overseeing the financial infrastructure that supports the firm's private credit strategies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversight of Fund Accounting:
    Manage the accounting and operational workflows for a suite of private credit funds, including direct lending, opportunistic credit, and structured credit vehicles.

  • Financial Reporting:
    Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements, investor reporting, and regulatory filings.

  • Audit & Tax Coordination:
    Oversee annual audits and tax return processes in partnership with external auditors, tax advisors, and fund administrators.

  • Treasury & Liquidity Management:
    Monitor capital activity including calls and distributions, cash forecasting, and credit facility usage across private credit entities.

  • Valuation Oversight:
    Partner with investment and valuation teams to support the quarterly valuation process, including fair value measurement and internal documentation.

  • Process & Control Development:
    Enhance and implement best-in-class accounting policies, operational controls, and automation initiatives.

  • Team Leadership:
    Supervise and mentor junior finance team members and coordinate with outsourced service providers.

  • Cross-functional Collaboration:
    Work closely with Investor Relations, Legal/Compliance, and Investment teams to support fundraising, structuring, and investment execution efforts.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred

  • 8+ years of relevant experience, including at a fund manager, fund administrator, or Big 4 public accounting firm with asset management clients

  • Deep understanding of private credit fund structures, including closed-end funds, SMAs, and co-investment vehicles

  • Experience with US GAAP (particularly ASC 820 and 946), and credit valuation practices

  • Proven ability to manage external auditors, administrators, and tax professionals

  • Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and process-oriented mindset

  • Proficiency in Excel; experience with systems such as Investran, Geneva, or similar is a plus

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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