Associate Manager - Private Credit

Job Description

Associate Manager – Private Credit Fund Accounting

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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• Oversee the monthly and quarterly close for private credit funds, including preparation and review of the general ledger, trial balance, and supporting schedules;
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• Oversee the preparation of schedules to support the general ledger balances reported in the financial statements;
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• Communicate directly with the General Partners and respond promptly to their requests to provide them with the information they require;
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• Review and approve accounting for loan originations, purchases, sales, and paydowns, including trade date vs. settle date considerations where applicable;
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• Oversee the calculation and recording of interest income, paid-in-kind (PIK) income, original issue discount (OID)/premium accretion, and amortization
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• Interact with auditors and provide them with reports/support to assist them during the audit;
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• Ability to multi-task between different tasks, client deliverables and internal demands throughout the day;
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• Review borrowing base reporting and lender compliance deliverables where funds utilize subscription lines, warehouse facilities, or leverage structures;
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• Understand and interpret fund governing documents (LPA, credit agreements, side letters)
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Qualifications

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• 3 – 5+ years’ (relevant) experience in Accounting or related field;
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• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field;
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• Advanced degree (MBA or MSA) in Accounting or related field strongly preferred;
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• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is strongly preferred;
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• Strong technical knowledge of private credit instruments and related accounting concepts (e.g., interest accruals, PIK, OID/premium, amortized cost vs. fair value
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• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with knowledge of FIS HFPM or other partnership accounting software a plus;
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• Ability to multitask, time management, attention to detail, planning and problem-solving skills required;
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• Ability to communicate and interact professionally and effectively through written and oral communication with current and potential clients and;
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• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle/manage multiple team and individual priorities and deadlines.
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