Blue Owl

Private Credit Fund Accounting, Vice President

Blue Owl$150K — $160K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred.
  • 6-12 years of experience in private credit fund accounting or related fields.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP as applicable to investment companies.
  • Hands-on experience with private credit investment structures.
  • Experience in managing teams and reviewing both internal and external work.
  • Excellent communication skills to explain technical accounting details to non-accountants.
  • Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with fund accounting systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee monthly and quarterly fund close processes, including NAV calculations and capital activity management.
  • Review and approve financial statements and supporting schedules from internal or third-party sources.
  • Ensure precise accounting for various private credit investments, including valuation considerations.
  • Maintain oversight of the general ledger and ensure accurate reconciliations and variance analysis.
  • Prepare and review fund financial statements in compliance with U.S. GAAP.
  • Deliver investor capital account statements and financial highlights punctually.
  • Manage audit processes and coordinate with tax teams for compliance and reporting.

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
  • Short and Long Term Disability insurance
  • Family Planning Support
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Leave of Absences
Full Job Description
The Role

Blue Owl is seeking a Private Credit Fund Accounting, Vice President that will oversee all aspects of fund accounting, financial reporting, and close processes for a portfolio of private credit funds. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate NAVs, highquality financial statements, and timely investor reporting, while maintaining strong controls and compliance with U.S. GAAP and fund governing documents.

The position serves as a senior accounting partner to internal stakeholders and external service providers, including fund administrators, auditors, valuation firms, and tax advisors. In addition to managing monthly and quarterly close processes, the role plays a key part in audit and tax coordination, investor reporting support, and new fund launches or structural changes.

Responsibilities

  • Fund Accounting & Financial Close

    • Oversee the monthly and quarterly close processes for private credit funds, including NAV calculations, income and expense allocations, fee and carry calculations, and capital activity.

    • Review and approve fund financial statements, supporting schedules, and workpapers prepared internally or by third party fund administrators.

    • Ensure accurate accounting for private credit investments, including loans, structured credit, revolvers, PIK income, and related valuation considerations.

    • Maintain oversight of general ledger activity, reconciliations, and variance analysis to ensure completeness and accuracy.

  • Financial Reporting & Investor Deliverables

    • Oversee the preparation and review of quarterly and annual fund financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP (ASC 946).

    • Ensure timely and accurate delivery of investor capital account statements, financial highlights, and related investor reporting.

    • Partner with Investor Relations to support investor inquiries by providing technical accounting explanations and financial data as needed.

  • Audit, Tax & Compliance Support

    • Serve as the primary accounting contact for external auditors, managing audit timelines, deliverables, and issue resolution.

    • Coordinate with internal and external tax teams to support the preparation of K 1s and other tax reporting obligations.

    • Ensure compliance with fund governing documents, accounting policies, and internal controls.

    • Participate in SOX type control activities, including documentation, testing support, and remediation efforts as needed.

    • Service Provider & Stakeholder Management

    • Manage relationships with third party fund administrators, custodians, valuation providers, and auditors to maintain service quality and accountability.

    • Act as a key accounting partner to internal Investment, Treasury, Risk, Legal, and Operations teams.

    • Support new fund launches, restructurings, and amendments from an accounting and operational perspective.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA strongly preferred.

  • 612 years of relevant experience in private credit fund accounting, alternative asset management, public accounting, or fund administration.

  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP as it relates to investment companies, including fair value accounting.

  • Hands on experience with private credit investment structures and related accounting considerations.

  • Experience managing teams and reviewing work performed by internal staff and external service providers.

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical accounting matters to non accounting stakeholders.

  • Advanced Excel skills; experience with fund accounting and reporting systems preferred.

The base annual salary range for this New York-based position will be $150,000 to $160,000. Actual salary offered will be based on the candidates skill, experience, and qualification for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and team performance.

Benefits for this role include Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k), Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Short Term Disability insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Family Planning Support, Paid Time Off, and Leave of Absences. All such benefits are subject to the terms/conditions of the Companys benefits plans and policies.

About Blue Owl

Blue Owl is an insurance company that uses data and technology to provide personalized insurance products to its customers. The company offers auto, home, and renters insurance, and uses artificial intelligence to determine the best coverage options for each customer. Blue Owl was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2020
5 Year Trend
+50%
Revenue
$50 million
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