Fund Controller

Our client, A leading middle market credit platform with over $10 billion of assets under management is seeking an exceptional Controller to join its Finance Team. Since its inception, the firm has provided investors with access to middle market credit by offering borrowers a comprehensive range of creative and flexible financing solutions. The platform primarily invests in the core middle market – companies with $10 million to $50 million in EBITDA – where credit opportunities typically offer higher yields, lower leverage, and stronger lender protections compared to upper middle market and broadly syndicated loans.

The firm pursues two primary investment strategies across public and private fund structures. The Senior Debt strategy is focused on capital preservation and targets directly originated first lien senior secured loans, along with associated equity co-investments. The Opportunistic Credit strategy provides greater flexibility to invest across the capital structure and seeks higher-yielding opportunities, including first lien loans, second lien loans, mezzanine debt, and equity co-investments.

OPPORTUNITY

The Controller will oversee accounting and financial reporting for newly launched registered investment vehicles. This role partners closely with senior leadership and serves as the primary liaison with third-party service providers including fund administrators, accountants, transfer agents, and custodians.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in driving excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee third-party fund administrator, fund accountant, transfer agent, and custodian to ensure accurate transaction recording.
• Produce fund performance analysis and quarterly board reports.
• Monitor compliance and liquidity in coordination with the firm’s Liability Management team.
• Collaborate with Operations, Valuation, and Management company teams.
• Prepare management and incentive fee calculations; manage expenses and accruals.
• Draft and coordinate the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual filings in compliance with SEC and US GAAP requirements, including financial statements and related disclosures.
• Prepare and submit SEC filings as necessary.
• Ensure financial reporting aligns with SOX controls and support the SOX audit.
• Manage the annual audit.
• Collaborate on firm initiatives including marketing, diligence, and fundraising.
• Partner with internal and external legal counsel to maintain compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required); CPA preferred.
• 8–12 years of experience in financial services.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail; hands-on and resourceful.
• High integrity, transparency, and a collaborative, no-task-too-small mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and take initiative without daily supervision.
• Thrives in independent work environments, consistently producing results without micromanagement.
• Strong accountability with a proven ability to own tasks from conception through completion.
• Comfortable identifying problems and proposing solutions proactively.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills, even in ambiguous situations.
• Consistently meets deadlines and maintains high work standards.
• Highly motivated with strong internal drive and results orientation.