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Associate Fund Controller, Private Credit

Carta, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Associate Fund Controller, Private Credit Carta

connects founders, investors, and limited partners through world‑class software, purpose‑built for everyone in venture capital, private equity and private credit.

Carta’s Fund Administration platform supports 9,000+ funds and SPVs, representing nearly $185B in assets under management, with tools designed to enhance the strategic impact of fund CFOs. Recognized by Fortune, Forbes, and Fast Company, Carta is shaping the future of private market infrastructure.

The Problems You'll Solve

Capital calls and distributions

Audit and tax support

Pre‑ and post‑close services

Quarterly and annual financials

Limited partner communications

Bring transparency to founders, VCs, GP, LP, and private credit managers by helping them utilize Carta’s tools and resources such as real‑time IRR, real‑time portfolio data, TVPI/RVPI, and credit investment performance metrics.

You’ll Also

Improve our product and software through collaboration with product and engineering teams

Turn a service industry into a software business through consulting with clients and implementing our fund administration software

Interact with clients daily and manage effective relationships

Interact with external auditors and tax providers

Review all client deliverables, including financial packages, capital calls, distributions, credit facility reporting, and ad‑hoc requests

Assist Directors in executing new and current processes within the team

Ensure the accounting team is SOC‑compliant in all processes and procedures

The Team You'll Work With The Fund Administration team at Carta is rapidly growing, with a focus on technical excellence, client management, and innovation.

About You

4+ years of firm‑level Fund Administration experience with recent hands‑on Private Credit fund experience

CPA or CMA preferred

Prior experience working with a fund administrator or private credit investment firm preferred

Specialization in Private Credit fund structures, including direct lending, credit opportunity funds, and structured credit vehicles

Understanding of accounting for Private Credit transactions: loan servicing, interest income accruals, covenant tracking, deal structuring, and credit facility borrowings

Experience managing multiple client relationships

Proven service orientation and ability to interpret Limited Partnership Agreements (LPAs)

Strong financial statement review skills with GAAP (US GAAP, IFRS) and industry practice

Experience with waterfall calculations, management fees, and carried interest allocations in Private Credit and VC/PE structures

Experience with complex entity structures such as master‑feeder and parallel funds, including consolidated reporting

Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision‑making skills

Effective communication, multi‑tasking, and deadline‑driven mindset

Deep understanding of venture capital, private equity, hedge funds, and private credit markets

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and systems such as Xero, Investran, QuickBooks, and other Private Credit platforms

Experience implementing ledger systems or new workflows

Comfortable with fast‑paced projects within a collaborative team

Technology‑driven mindset to automate processes and enhance client experience

Enjoys mentoring and developing talent within the team

Disclosures

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a positive interview experience for every candidate. Accommodations are available; please contact the talent partner via email.

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