Manager, ABF Fund Finance

Overview

This newly established position supports a specialized private credit and asset-backed finance team managing a multi-billion-dollar portfolio within a global investment management firm. The role demands a blend of advanced fund accounting expertise and strong data analytics capabilities, offering direct involvement in enhancing financial reporting, cash management, and automation initiatives. Candidates with a background in Big Four audit and hands-on experience in alternative investment funds will find this an intellectually rewarding challenge in financial services.

Title: Manager, ABF Fund Finance
Industry: Alternative Asset Management
Location: Downtown Los Angeles

Responsibilities

• Manage cash flow forecasting, oversee subscription lines, and prepare borrowing base reports for lender review.
• Develop and maintain detailed cost transparency analyses, enabling granular insight into key expense drivers across funds.
• Lead borrowing base modeling efforts and coordinate responses to lender diligence inquiries related to ongoing reporting and refinancing activities.
• Support monthly and quarterly close processes, including preparation of complex management fee calculations and distribution waterfalls.
• Collaborate with tax and operations teams to ensure accuracy in lower-tier accounting records and private deal lifecycle controls.
• Reconcile cash, investment, and balance sheet accounts, while estimating and posting accruals in accordance with governing documents.
• Leverage Python, SQL, and data visualization tools to automate reporting workflows and deliver actionable insights on fund performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Must-Have:
  • 5–7 years of relevant experience combining Big Four public accounting audit and fund accounting within alternative investments.
  • Proven expertise in private credit, asset-backed finance, or distressed debt fund structures.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and practical experience with Python, SQL, and Power BI for data manipulation and reporting.
  • Strong understanding of investment company accounting principles, including management fees, waterfall calculations, and partner allocations.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex reconciliations and financial statement analysis.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaborate across multiple teams.
• Nice-to-Have:
  • Experience with Geneva or Geneva World Investor accounting platforms.
  • CPA designation or equivalent professional certification.
  • Familiarity with lender reporting requirements and refinancing diligence processes.