SVP - Private Credit Fund Administration

Senior Vice President – Private Credit Fund AdministrationContract-to-Hire Downtown Chicago, IL | Hybrid (2 Days Onsite) Pay Range: $85-100/hour W2Our client, a well established investment organization, is seeking a SVP of Private Credit Fund Administration with deep expertise in private credit fund accounting, closed-end fund structures, and GAAP financial reporting. This opportunity is ideal for a technically strong fund administration leader who has progressed beyond traditional NAV and investor reporting responsibilities and has direct experience overseeing the full accounting and financial reporting lifecycle of private credit investment funds. The successful candidate will bring hands-on experience with private credit loan accounting, financial statement review and approval, and the complexities of administering private investment vehicles.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee fund administration and accounting activities for closed-end private credit and alternative investment funds.Serve as the senior-level reviewer and final approver of complete GAAP fund financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness.Review loan-level accounting activities, including amortized cost, interest accruals, principal activity, and investment-related transactions.Oversee fund-level general ledger activity, reconciliations, NAV calculations, and financial reporting.Ensure proper accounting treatment of private credit investments and related transactions under U.S. GAAP.Coordinate annual financial statement audits, respond to technical accounting inquiries, and maintain appropriate financial reporting controls.Partner with investment, finance, and external stakeholders to ensure accurate accounting and reporting across private fund structures.Identify opportunities to strengthen fund accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational controls.Required QualificationsBachelor's Degree required in either Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.Significant progressive experience in fund accounting and fund administration, with direct exposure to private credit or private debt investment funds.Administrator-side experience supporting closed-end private investment vehicles, including private credit funds, limited partnerships, or comparable structures.Demonstrated responsibility as the final reviewer and approver of complete GAAP fund financial statements, rather than exclusively preparing NAV calculations or investor reports.Strong understanding of loan-level accounting, including amortized cost, accrued interest, and investment transaction activity.Experience supporting annual audits and working with external auditors on private fund financial statements.Comprehensive understanding of fund-level accounting, financial controls, and reporting requirements.Ability to operate at both a strategic and hands-on technical accounting level.Preferred QualificationsExperience with third-party fund administrators specializing in private credit, private debt, or alternative investments.Prior experience administering multiple closed-end investment funds or complex fund structures.CPA designation or comparable technical accounting expertise.Experience improving fund accounting processes, controls, and reporting workflows.Interested?If your background includes direct private credit fund administration, ownership of GAAP financial statement review, and loan-level accounting expertise, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.#FundAdministration #PrivateCredit #FundAccounting #PrivateDebt #AlternativeInvestments #FinancialReporting #SVP #Hiring