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Associate Fund Controller, Private Credit

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Carta
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-08
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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, Quick Books, 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.
  • Carta uses E‑Verify in the United States for employment authorization.
  • See our Privacy, CA Candidate Privacy, and Brazil Transparency Report for data privacy policies.
  • Official communications will come from an  or @carta‑ domain; report unapproved contacts to
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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