Assistant Controller / Controller - Credit Funds

Job Description

We’re partnering with a high-growth, institutional-backed real estate credit platform on a confidential search for a Senior Fund Accountant / Fund Controller–level hire.

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Launched in recent years and backed by a mix of institutional capital, family offices, and high-net-worth investors, the firm has already scaled to $1B+ in AUM and continues to expand its strategy.

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This is a high-impact role reporting directly to the CFO, with oversight responsibility and the opportunity to operate as a true “right hand” within a lean, entrepreneurial team.

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Key Highlights:

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• Exposure to Master/Feeder fund structures within a growing credit platform
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• Direct interaction with senior leadership and external partners
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• Opportunity to manage and mentor junior team members
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• Highly visible role with involvement across operations, reporting, and strategy
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Responsibilities:

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• Oversee preparation and review of NAV calculations across fund structures
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• Partner with fund administrators and counterparties to resolve discrepancies
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• Review and analyze remittances, deal activity, financing costs, and expenses
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• Calculate management and incentive fees
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• Lead year-end audit processes and liaise with external auditors
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• Review fund tax returns and K-1s
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• Support compliance initiatives and internal controls
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• Drive process improvements, reporting enhancements, and system implementations
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• Perform data analysis and reconciliations across portfolios
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Qualifications:

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• ~8–12 years of experience, with strong fund accounting background (credit or alternatives preferred)
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• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (CPA strongly preferred)
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• Experience with complex fund structures (Master/Feeder)
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• Advanced Excel skills; exposure to programming or data tools is a plus
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• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
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• Strong attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
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Additional Details:

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• Northern New Jersey–based (full-time, in-office environment)
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• Competitive base + bonus structure
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• Hands-on, high-visibility role within a scaling platform
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