Manager Credit Fund Accounting

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 consistency
• Support 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