Global Cost Accounting Manager

Job Summary Our client, a niche SEC RIA private credit fund manager in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant on a contract-to-hire basis. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in daily fund accounting operations and loan portfolio management, with deep proficiency in NAV calculations and a solid background in private credit operations management. LIBOR rollover, amortization payments, platform invoices, cash balancing).

Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding loan balances, fees, interest, and expenses; handle ad-hoc reporting and audit requests.

Manage internal controls related to loan administration.

Support the fund accounting team with cash and loan position reconciliations.

NAV review and reconciliation

• Expense and fee review
• Performance reporting
• Capital statement analysis

Direct finance, treasury, and accounting / reporting functions such as cash planning, income and capital gains analysis.

Ensure timely investor contributions / distributions and maintain investor reporting deliverables, including audited financials and capital statements.

Work cross-functionally with stakeholders to support financial reporting, investment control, and fund management.

Conduct fund pipeline and liquidity analyses.

Implement improvements in fund accounting processes to enhance reporting efficiency.

Collaborate on investment structure design and implementation with the CEO.

Control fund expense processes and support audit, regulatory, and compliance functions.

Oversee various alternative funds and manage accounting team projects as needed.

Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in fund accounting.

Strong exposure to the investment management industry and private credit operations.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (required); Strong understanding of loan documentation and system input data sourcing.

Knowledge of credit issues, including non-performing / distressed loans, FX planning, fee streams, etc.

Experience in process improvement, automation, and internal controls for fund accounting.

Skilled in fund accounting systems and implementation.

Strong grasp of US GAAP and Investment Company Accounting principles.

Experience supporting external audits and regulatory reporting.