Director - Real Estate Credit, Fund Administration (Accounting)

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

Director of Fund Administration (Real Estate Credit) leading end‑to‑end accounting for private‑credit funds. Owns client relationships, audit & tax processes, and a team of accounting professionals. Drives operational improvements and partners with product and compliance teams.

Role Snapshot

• Director of Fund Accounting
• Real Estate Credit focus
• Team leadership & hiring
• Client CFO liaison
• Audit & tax oversight
• Process improvement

Must-Have Requirements

• Fund accounting
• GAAP accounting
• Credit fund structures (CLO, bridge, mezzanine)
• Team management (5+ years)
• Audit coordination
• Financial reporting
• Client relationship management
• fund accounting
• real estate private credit
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline

Nice-to-Have Signals

• Third‑party fund administrator experience
• CRE debt / CMBS background
• CPA license
• IFRS knowledge
• Familiarity with ASC 946
• Fair value measurement for debt instruments
• third‑party fund administrator
• CRE debt

Work Setup

• Location: Americas (USA or Canada), United States
• Work mode: REMOTE
• Remote scope: COUNTRY_RESTRICTED
• Remote countries: United States, Canada
• Employment type: Full-Time

Eligibility Gates

• Visa sponsorship: unknown

Not Specified in JD

• Visa sponsorship
• Travel
• Security clearance

What You'll Likely Work On

• Own the full fund accounting lifecycle for real‑estate private‑credit portfolios, including NAV, capital activity, and fee calculations
• Oversee accounting for credit positions—interest accruals, OID/PIK, origination fees, prepayments, and loan modifications
• Review and sign off complex waterfall, preferred return, and LP/GP allocation calculations
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statements (GAAP/IFRS) and investor reporting packages
• Lead annual audit and tax processes, coordinating with external auditors, tax advisors, and client finance teams
• Serve as senior point of contact for client CFOs and finance teams, managing escalations and service expectations
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of fund accounting professionals, handling hiring, performance, and workload distribution
• Partner with internal technology, product, compliance, and legal teams to enhance platform support for credit accounting

Good Fit If You Have

• Experience at a third‑party fund administrator (e.g., Citco, SS&C) is a plus
• Background in commercial real‑estate debt, CMBS, or mortgage servicing is advantageous
• CPA license or equivalent certification is beneficial