Accounting Manager

• Location: Ventura, California
• $140000 base salary
• Remote: Remote
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #1564
• Salary: $140,000 - $150,000

Title: Accounting Manager

Industry: Other

Location: Ventura – Hybrid

Overview: Pacific Executive Search has been engaged on a search for an Accounting Manager who will take on exciting new responsibilities in overseeing financial operations within a dynamic private credit firm. You would enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work environment, with the opportunity to work in the beautiful Ventura area every other week, allowing for a balanced professional and personal life. This role offers significant career growth potential, enabling you to enhance your leadership skills while making impactful contributions to strategic financial decision-making.

Description:

Responsibilities

• Supervise the creation of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP, including fair value assessments for loan portfolios and investment vehicles.
• Ensure prompt and precise monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for investors, regulatory bodies, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead the development and upkeep of top-tier accounting policies and procedures tailored for the private credit and real estate lending sectors.
• Manage loan accounting tasks, including the preparation of amortization schedules, interest accruals, and assessments of impairment.
• Oversee fund structures, including leveraged lending vehicles, special purpose vehicles (SPVs), and real estate investment entities.
• Coordinate with fund administrators, auditors, and tax consultants to guarantee accurate net asset value (NAV) calculations and investor distributions.
• Monitor fund expenses, waterfalls, and carried interest calculations to ensure compliance with partnership agreements.
• Establish financial controls for asset-level performance tracking and valuation methods.
• Enhance capital allocation, liquidity management, and cash flow forecasting across various funds and financing structures.
• Manage relationships with banks, credit facilities, and capital calls for both debt and equity financing.
• Oversee interest rate risk management, hedging strategies, and compliance with financial covenants.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory reporting obligations, including SEC, IRS, and state-level filings for private credit investments.
• Maintain a strong internal control framework to protect assets and mitigate financial risks.
• Facilitate audit and tax processes, ensuring smooth collaboration with external partners and regulatory agencies.
• Work closely with investment, operations, and risk management teams to provide financial insights that aid strategic decision-making.
• Lead efforts to improve financial systems, automate reporting, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Support capital raising initiatives by supplying financial data and analysis to prospective investors and lenders.

Qualifications

• CPA, CFA, or MBA is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in private credit, real estate finance, or investment management accounting.
• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP, fund accounting, and credit portfolio reporting.
• Experience with loan servicing platforms, fund administration, and financial modeling.
• Proficiency in Excel, financial ERPs, and fund accounting software (e.g., Investran, Geneva, or Yardi).
• Outstanding analytical, communication, and leadership abilities.