Blue Owl

Vice President, Private Credit Fund Accounting

Blue Owl$150K — $180K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA strongly preferred.
  • 6-12 years in private credit fund accounting or alternative asset management.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP for investment companies, especially fair value accounting.
  • Hands-on experience with private credit investment structures.
  • Experience in managing teams and reviewing work processes.
  • Strong communication skills to convey technical accounting matters to non-experts.
  • Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with fund accounting systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee monthly and quarterly close processes for private credit funds, including NAV and capital activities.
  • Review and approve financial statements and supporting schedules prepared internally or externally.
  • Ensure accurate accounting for private credit investments, including related valuations.
  • Maintain oversight of general ledger activity, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
  • Prepare and review fund financial statements in compliance with U.S. GAAP (ASC 946).
  • Deliver timely investor reports, capital account statements, and financial highlights.
  • Serve as primary contact for external auditors, managing timelines and deliverables.

Benefits

  • Support for continuing education and professional development.
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
  • Exposure to diverse financial instruments and investor relationships.
  • Participation in new fund launches and restructurings.
  • Access to advanced accounting software and tools.
Full Job Description
Key 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
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA strongly preferred.
  • 6-12 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.


It is expected that the base annual salary range for this New York City-based non-exempt position will be $150,000 - $180,000. Actual salaries may vary based on factors, such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and team performance.

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.
Learn more about Blue Owl
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2020
5 Year Trend
+50%
Revenue
$50 million
NASDAQ

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