VP, Credit Funds Controller

About the role

Harbor Group International (HGI) is a leading global private equity real estate investment manager, with $21 billion in assets under management. The Vice President, Investment Accounting, Credit Funds Controller is responsible for the financial integrity, reporting, and fund administration of Harbor Group’s growing credit fund platform.

This role oversees accounting and reporting for the firm’s credit funds and their underlying credit investments, including first mortgage loans, mortgage-backed securities, investment grade bonds, preferred equity, and mezzanine loans. The VP ensures the integrity of financial information and owns the relationship with the platform’s third-party fund administrators.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CAO, CIO, and Head of Investment Management, providing analysis behind capital, liquidity, and distribution decisions across the credit fund platform.
• Champion the firm’s data analytics and AI tools across the accounting function, partnering with the Technology team on automation and new tools to streamline the close and scale credit fund reporting.
• Support the Chief Accounting Officer on strategic initiatives and special projects, including systems integrations, new business ventures, fund launches, and portfolio optimization.
• Prepare executive-level presentations, dashboards, and analysis for senior leadership.
• Oversee the month-end and quarter-end close for the credit fund platform; serve as final reviewer of fund-level financial statements, general ledgers, and investor/partner capital allocations.
• Oversee accounting for the credit fund platform’s underlying investments, including interest income recognition, amortization of premiums/discounts and fees, allowance/impairment analysis, securitizations, and other transaction activity.
• Own and oversee the relationship with the platform’s third-party fund administrator, including review and validation of administrator-prepared NAVs, capital account activity, and investor allocations.
• Assist with the annual budget process and monthly budget-to-actual analysis, and drive efforts to monitor, manage, and reduce fund expenses across the platform.
• Review management fee calculations for accuracy and consistency with fund governing documents.
• Review valuations for consistency with firm policy and fund/LP agreements, including ASC 820 fair value measurement for credit instruments.
• Manage lender and covenant reporting and ensure adherence to LPAs and side letters.
• Serve as the senior liaison with external auditors for fund audits.
• Partner with the Treasury and Fund Operations teams to manage fund liquidity in coordination with the investment and transaction pipeline.
• Lead, manage, and mentor the credit fund accounting team, setting structure, priorities, and performance standards, and developing talent for the long term.

Requirements

• Required Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 8+ years of significant, progressive accounting experience.
• Significant experience in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to interface with institutional investors.
• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP, fund accounting, waterfalls, and investor reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with AI tools (e.g., Claude) and modern data platforms such as Databricks.
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing accounting teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex accounting concepts to non-accountants.

Qualifications

• Preferred CPA.
• Fund accounting experience in private equity, real estate, or alternative asset management.
• Experience with credit funds, REITs, or credit investments backed by real estate.

Benefits

• Competitive Salaries & Bonuses
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & 10+ Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Birthday Off (Multifamily)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-Paid Long-Term Disability
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account with Employer Contributions
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit (Corporate)
• Wellness Perks
• FinFit Financial Wellness Program
• Legal Resources
• Employee Apartment Discount
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Insta Pay Eligible
• Volunteer & Community Service Opportunities
• Employee Recognition & Awards