Assistant Controller - Private Credit Funds

Whitecap Search is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join a dynamic team responsible for fund accounting, operations, and treasury in the private credit sector. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, investment teams, and external partners to manage fund activities and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Role Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist independent audit firms with annual audits of private credit funds.
• Work with fund tax advisors on tax reporting.
• Manage investor requests, due diligence packages, and fundraising requests in collaboration with Investor Relations.
• Collaborate with the Investment Team and large banks to manage Joint Venture activities, including deal fundings.
• Review, approve, and execute fee and expense payments for reimbursement to the management company.
• Coordinate and review items prepared by third-party administrators, including capital call calculations, NAV packages, and investor communications.
• Work with middle office teams to review, approve, and reconcile positions, cash, and P&L as part of the NAV process.
• Calculate fees for separately managed accounts and invoice clients according to IMAs.
• Participate in firm-specific projects and initiatives supporting private fund and SMA functions.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of experience in the workforce.
• Previous experience in audit/public accounting and/or hands-on private credit fund accounting.
• CPA preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Highly motivated with excellent communication skills.
• Organized and capable of learning in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to take initiative and work across multiple groups.

Disclosure: The hourly rates and/or salaries listed may or may not reflect total compensation packages including bonus and fringe benefits, etc., nor are the advertisement(s) posted a guarantee of a certain compensation package for a position or bona fide offer of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.