REMOTE VP – Fund Accting (Private Credit)

I am working with a leading Fund Administrator is expanding their private credit arm and seeking 10+ years of strong credit fund accounting experience. Must be local to NYC, Philadelphia, Boston, or Columbus, OH for minimal in-office meetings as they arise. Overview: · CREDIT ONLY — private credit, lending, direct lending, credit fund structures. · Serve as front-facing representative with clients. · Participate in new business pitches and function as the “eyes and ears” for the credit division. · Manage and grow an ops team (initially 3 direct reports, not credit experts · Oversee accounting, reporting, and operations for multiple credit clients — NOT a single-client fund admin role. VP Private Credit Fund Accounting: Job description: · Work closely with private credit administration team to develop departmental procedures. · Assist in the design and implementation of credit accounting workflows including the standardization of reconciliation items (for example: cash reconciliation, income reconciliation, etc.) · Manage private credit client deliverables and coordinate with different internal departments to ensure deadlines are met. · Oversee the maintenance of private credit client general ledgers and other records. · Review and prepare NAV calculation, audited and unaudited financial statements, partner capital statements, management fee calculation, drawdowns, distributions and the underlying work papers. · Respond to client inquiries and requests on an ad-hoc basis, providing timely and accurate information. · Prepare various ad-hoc reports as required, analyzing data to answer specific business questions and provide insights to stakeholders. · Act as a key daily point of contact for clients, providing input on service plans, calendars, and timelines, and ensuring all communication is prompt and professional to support strong client relationships. · Lead, mentor, and develop a team of fund accounting professionals, overseeing their daily activities while fostering a culture of continuous learning, professional growth, and high-performance in a fast-paced environment. Requirements: · Experience with fund accounting/administration for open end and close end private credit funds. · Experience in building and automating workflows to assist in the credit portfolio/fund accounting process. · In-depth knowledge of the credit space and the specific accounting requirements surrounding the space. This includes experience with credit fund structures (master/feeder, rated-note feeders, etc.) as well as credit instruments (BSL, middle-market loans, lower-middle-market loans, mezzanine debt, term loans, etc.) · Experience of working with the FIS HFPM platform is preferred. · Utilize critical thinking skills to logically analyze situations, develop effective solutions, and execute a clear path to resolution. · Knowledge of US GAAP · Possess a commitment to exceptional client service, with a proven ability to respond to and resolve client issues efficiently and effectively. · University degree (B.A., B.Sc., B.B.S.) in Accounting or Business (preferably majoring in Accountancy or another Financial-related program). Apply tot his job