Head Of Fund Accounting

Overview

• Lead the accounting and treasury functions for private credit operations, ensuring alignment with strategic organizational goals and financial objectives.
• Drive innovation in financial processes to support scalable growth and operational complexity within the private credit domain.
• Collaborate with global teams to maintain consistency and optimize cross-functional operations effectively.
• Engage with stakeholders to inform strategic decisions and enhance financial performance across private credit funds.
• Oversee treasury management and fund-level financing frameworks to ensure liquidity and financial stability.
• Foster a culture of accountability, development, and excellence within the accounting team.
• Contribute to cost control initiatives and resource optimization strategies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Champion compliance and governance standards across all accounting and treasury activities.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage comprehensive accounting oversight for private credit funds and related entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Provide expert guidance on complex financial transactions, valuations, and reporting standards within the private credit sector.
• Coordinate with third-party fund administrators to ensure operational excellence and adherence to regulations.
• Develop and implement tailored accounting policies to meet the unique needs of private credit operations.
• Lead financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support internal audit initiatives and manage relationships with external auditors effectively.
• Collaborate with legal, tax, and operations teams to drive strategic initiatives and maintain compliance standards.
• Oversee performance calculations and investor reporting to inform strategic decision-making processes.
• Enhance infrastructure to scale operations and support business growth effectively.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree required; CPA certification mandatory for this leadership role.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive accounting experience; expertise in private credit operations preferred.
• Proven leadership in managing internal teams and external administrators effectively.
• Strong knowledge of fund structures, investment accounting, and valuation methodologies.
• Experience managing multi-location teams and willingness to travel quarterly as required.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills to influence decisions and drive initiatives.
• Expertise in liquidity management frameworks and fund-level financing strategies.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and drive impactful financial initiatives effectively.