Private Credit Fund Accounting - Manager / AVP / VP

Were currently looking for an AM/Manager/Senior Manager/VP/SVP - Private Credit Funds Accounting and I think you could be a good fit. We are looking for 15+ years of overall experience, with a minimum of 5+ years of recent experience in private credit funds. Its a reviewer and team handling role. Id like to tell you a little more about this position and learn a few things about you as well. Are you available for a quick call? If so, Id be happy to set up a call. Im also happy to coordinate or answer any questions you may have via LinkedIn if you prefer.

Shift Timings: 2:00 PM IST to 11:00 PM IST

The Role

We are seeking an experienced professional to lead the Senior Credit Fund Accounting Team in a senior -level role. This position will oversee all closed-ended fund accounting operations, working closely with the clients Fund Administrators, Relationship Managers, and Operations Heads within the U.S. The team is responsible for providing comprehensive fund accounting services for Private Credit Funds.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Private Credit Funds, specifically within the financial services sector. Private Credit Funds experience is mandatory, along with a strong understanding of the Credit Fund Structures (Master-Feeder, SPVs, Blockers)

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee fund administrators and team members, ensuring accurate and efficient delivery of fund accounting services.
• Manage a variety of funds, including Private Equity Credit Funds.
• Handle complex P&L allocations across multiple entities within fund structures (Master-Feeder, SPVs, Blockers).
• Assist teams in performing waterfall calculations and ensure their accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with mandated operational procedures and checklists.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and professional development to team members.
• Oversee task allocation and delegation to ensure optimal team efficiency.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within fund accounting operations.
• Manage team capacity to support new business growth.
• Act as a primary escalation point for client inquiries and issue resolution.
• Maintain effective communication with internal stakeholders and external counterparts.
• Participate in new business pitches and assist in resource planning for service delivery.
• Contribute to projects and product development initiatives within fund accounting.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Economics (or international equivalent).
• 15+ years of experience in fund accounting, with at least 5+ years in Private Credit Funds Accounting.
• Experience specifically in Private Credit Funds
• Experience with Credit Fund Structures (Master-Feeder, SPVs, Blockers)
• Hands-on with Cash Reconciliation, Expense Reimbursement
• Has worked on Term Loans / Revolvers / Unitranche / Bridge Loans / DDTL / CLOs
• Exposure to Loan Accounting including JE's Interest Accruals, PIK, Paydowns, Prepayments, Defaults, Amortization of OID, Premium, Discount
• Understanding of Loan Lifecycle / Letter of Credit / Covenant Tracking / Loan Settlements
• Knowledge of Capital Calls, Distributions and Mfee
• Knowledge of NAV computation for Credit Funds
• Exposure to Performance Reporting, IRR (Gross & Net)
• Hands-on with Partners Capital allocations, Partner Transfers, PCAP
• Worked on Financial Reporting (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement, TB)
• Exposure to Waterfall Calculations, Hurdle Rate, Catch-up and Carry
• Familiar with Compliance Reporting, Investor related reportings
• Worked with Investran or similar fund accounting systems (Geneva, Efront etc.,)
• Ability to prepare SOPs / identify Process Improvement opportunities
• Exposure to Audit support and client deliverables
• Worked on multi-entity / multi-currency structures