Assistant Controller / Controller - Credit Funds

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.

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.

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.

Key Highlights:

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

Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

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

Additional Details:

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