Fund Controller

Senior Credit Controller – Reporting to CFO (Team Leadership Role)

Position Overview

My 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 Responsibilities

Leadership & Oversight

• Lead and develop a team of ~10 accounting and finance professionals supporting credit portfolio accounting and reporting
• Set priorities, review deliverables, and ensure accuracy and timeliness across all reporting cycles
• Foster a high-performance culture with strong accountability, technical development, and process discipline
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex accounting and reporting issues

Financial Reporting & Close

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for credit investment portfolios and related entities
• Review financial statements, management reporting packages, and portfolio performance reporting
• Ensure accurate recognition of interest income, fees, impairments, and investment activity
• Manage consolidation of multiple credit vehicles and related entities

Portfolio & Investment Accounting

• Supervise accounting for structured credit and lending investments, including loan positions and related cash flows
• Partner with investment and portfolio management teams to ensure accurate capture of deal activity
• Oversee reconciliations across portfolio systems, custodians, and general ledger

Valuation & Controls

• Oversee valuation processes for illiquid and structured credit assets in coordination with investment teams and external advisors
• Maintain and enhance internal control framework over financial reporting and investment accounting
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, audit requirements, and investor reporting standards

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key finance partner to the CFO, providing insights into portfolio performance and accounting implications of investment activity
• Coordinate with investment, risk, legal, operations, and external service providers
• Support board, investor, and regulatory reporting requirements

Audit & Process Improvement

• Lead audit coordination efforts, including preparation of supporting documentation and resolution of audit findings
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and system enhancements to scale reporting capabilities
• Evaluate and implement improvements to reporting infrastructure and controls

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred)
• 10 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or audit
• Strong background in credit, lending, private debt, structured finance, or asset management
• Prior experience managing teams (ideally 5–10 professionals)
• Deep understanding of financial reporting, consolidation, and investment accounting
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (US GAAP preferred)
• Experience working closely with senior leadership in a high-growth or institutional environment
• Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency

Preferred Experience

• Private credit or structured credit platform experience
• PE-backed or institutional investment firm exposure
• Experience presenting to CFO, investment committee, or board-level stakeholders
• Track record of building or scaling accounting/reporting functions
• Experience with valuation oversight for illiquid assets