Fund Controller (New York)

Senior Credit Controller – Reporting to CFO (Team Leadership Role)Position OverviewMy client is seeking a Senior Credit Controller to lead the accounting, reporting, and control function for a credit-focused investment platform. Reporting directly to the CFO, this individual will oversee a team of accounting professionals responsible for portfolio-level reporting, financial close, valuation support, and internal controls across a complex set of credit and lending investments. This role is both strategic and hands-on, with significant exposure to senior leadership and investment stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & OversightLead and develop a team of ~10 accounting and finance professionals supporting credit portfolio accounting and reportingSet priorities, review deliverables, and ensure accuracy and timeliness across all reporting cyclesFoster a high-performance culture with strong accountability, technical development, and process disciplineServe as the primary escalation point for complex accounting and reporting issuesFinancial Reporting & CloseOversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for credit investment portfolios and related entitiesReview financial statements, management reporting packages, and portfolio performance reportingEnsure accurate recognition of interest income, fees, impairments, and investment activityManage consolidation of multiple credit vehicles and related entitiesPortfolio & Investment AccountingSupervise accounting for structured credit and lending investments, including loan positions and related cash flowsPartner with investment and portfolio management teams to ensure accurate capture of deal activityOversee reconciliations across portfolio systems, custodians, and general ledgerValuation & ControlsOversee valuation processes for illiquid and structured credit assets in coordination with investment teams and external advisorsMaintain and enhance internal control framework over financial reporting and investment accountingEnsure compliance with internal policies, audit requirements, and investor reporting standardsStakeholder ManagementAct as a key finance partner to the CFO, providing insights into portfolio performance and accounting implications of investment activityCoordinate with investment, risk, legal, operations, and external service providersSupport board, investor, and regulatory reporting requirementsAudit & Process ImprovementLead audit coordination efforts, including preparation of supporting documentation and resolution of audit findingsDrive process improvements, automation initiatives, and system enhancements to scale reporting capabilitiesEvaluate and implement improvements to reporting infrastructure and controlsQualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred)10+ years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or auditStrong background in credit, lending, private debt, structured finance, or asset managementPrior experience managing teams (ideally 5–10+ professionals)Deep understanding of financial reporting, consolidation, and investment accountingStrong technical accounting knowledge (US GAAP preferred)Experience working closely with senior leadership in a high-growth or institutional environmentAdvanced Excel and financial systems proficiencyPreferred ExperiencePrivate credit or structured credit platform experiencePE-backed or institutional investment firm exposureExperience presenting to CFO, investment committee, or board-level stakeholdersTrack record of building or scaling accounting/reporting functionsExperience with valuation oversight for illiquid assets