Vice President, Alternatives Fund Controller

LocationNew York, NY or Los Angeles, CAResponsibilitiesKey responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Serve as a Fund Controller, with ownership of financial oversight and control for a group of complex evergreen private credit fundsOversee fund administrators responsible for NAV production, ensuring accuracy of accounting, valuation, fee calculations, and investor allocationsAct as the accountable owner of the fund accounting and reporting framework, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and consistency with fund governing documents and accounting policiesReview and challenge financial outputs, including capital account statements, investor reporting, and audited financial statementsManage the fund close cycle, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of reporting to internal stakeholders and investorsOversee accounting for complex and illiquid investments, including private credit instruments, structured products, real estate debt and equity, and hybrid fund structuresEvaluate and operationalize bespoke fee arrangements, including designing analytical review frameworks to ensure accurate application across investors and distribution partnersServe as a key interface between fund-level finance and corporate finance functions, including Corporate Controllers, Treasury, and firm-wide reporting teams, ensuring alignment between fund performance, fee generation, and firm-level financial reportingOversee fund treasury and liquidity management, including subscriptions/redemptions, capital calls, and income distributionsPartner closely with Portfolio Management and deal teams on complex transactions to ensure appropriate financial reporting treatmentManage external audits, regulatory filings, and compliance-related reporting requirementsOversee third-party service providers, including fund administrators, ensuring performance against SLAs, quality of deliverables, and continuous improvementLead process improvement initiatives, enhancing controls, reducing operational risk, and improving scalability, including through the use of automation and emerging technologiesServe as a central point of coordination across internal stakeholders, including Finance, Product Strategy, Legal, Tax, Compliance, and OperationsSupport new product launches and structural changes, contributing to the development and scaling of new fund offeringsQualifications8–15 years of experience in fund accounting, audit, or finance within an alternative asset manager or leading public accounting firmStrong experience with alternative investment structures, with preference for exposure to private credit and evergreen/open-ended fundsDemonstrated experience overseeing fund administrators and external service providersStrong understanding of US GAAP and investment company accounting principlesExperience with complex financial structures, including private credit, structured products, real estate, and hybrid fund vehiclesProven ability to manage audit processes and regulatory reporting requirementsStrong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skillsAbility to operate independently with a high degree of accountability and ownershipExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsDemonstrated ability to leverage technology and automation tools (including AI-enabled solutions) to enhance operational efficiency and scalabilityBachelor’s degree requiredPreferred QualificationsCPA designation strongly preferredBackground in Big 4 or leading public accounting firm preferredExperience working across multiple jurisdictions (e.g., US, Cayman, Luxembourg)