Private Credit Fund Accounting, Vice President

Blue Owl (NYSE: OWL) is a leading asset manager that is redefining alternatives®.

With over $319 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2026, we invest across three multi-strategy platforms: Credit, Real Assets and GP Strategic Capital. Anchored by a strong permanent capital base, we provide businesses with private capital solutions to drive long-term growth and offer institutional investors, individual investors, and insurance companies differentiated alternative investment opportunities that aim to deliver strong performance, risk-adjusted returns, and capital preservation.

Together with over 1,380 experienced professionals globally, Blue Owl brings the vision and discipline to create the exceptional. To learn more, visit www.blueowl.com

The Role

Blue Owl is seeking a Private Credit Fund Accounting, Vice President that will oversee all aspects of fund accounting, financial reporting, and close processes for a portfolio of private credit funds. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate NAVs, high‑quality financial statements, and timely investor reporting, while maintaining strong controls and compliance with U.S. GAAP and fund governing documents.

The position serves as a senior accounting partner to internal stakeholders and external service providers, including fund administrators, auditors, valuation firms, and tax advisors. In addition to managing monthly and quarterly close processes, the role plays a key part in audit and tax coordination, investor reporting support, and new fund launches or structural changes.

Responsibilities

• Fund Accounting & Financial Close

  • Oversee the monthly and quarterly close processes for private credit funds, including NAV calculations, income and expense allocations, fee and carry calculations, and capital activity.

  • Review and approve fund financial statements, supporting schedules, and workpapers prepared internally or by third party fund administrators.

  • Ensure accurate accounting for private credit investments, including loans, structured credit, revolvers, PIK income, and related valuation considerations.

  • Maintain oversight of general ledger activity, reconciliations, and variance analysis to ensure completeness and accuracy.

• Financial Reporting & Investor Deliverables

  • Oversee the preparation and review of quarterly and annual fund financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP (ASC 946).

  • Ensure timely and accurate delivery of investor capital account statements, financial highlights, and related investor reporting.

  • Partner with Investor Relations to support investor inquiries by providing technical accounting explanations and financial data as needed.

• Audit, Tax & Compliance Support

  • Serve as the primary accounting contact for external auditors, managing audit timelines, deliverables, and issue resolution.

  • Coordinate with internal and external tax teams to support the preparation of K 1s and other tax reporting obligations.

  • Ensure compliance with fund governing documents, accounting policies, and internal controls.

  • Participate in SOX type control activities, including documentation, testing support, and remediation efforts as needed.

  • Service Provider & Stakeholder Management

  • Manage relationships with third party fund administrators, custodians, valuation providers, and auditors to maintain service quality and accountability.

  • Act as a key accounting partner to internal Investment, Treasury, Risk, Legal, and Operations teams.

  • Support new fund launches, restructurings, and amendments from an accounting and operational perspective.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA strongly preferred.

• 6–12 years of relevant experience in private credit fund accounting, alternative asset management, public accounting, or fund administration.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP as it relates to investment companies, including fair value accounting.

• Hands on experience with private credit investment structures and related accounting considerations.

• Experience managing teams and reviewing work performed by internal staff and external service providers.

• Leverage AI as a tool to drive efficiency.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical accounting matters to non accounting stakeholders.

• Advanced Excel skills; experience with fund accounting and reporting systems preferred.

The base annual salary range for this New York-based position will be $150,000 to $160,000. Actual salary offered will be based on the candidate’s skill, experience, and qualification for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and team performance. 

Benefits for this role include Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k), Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Short Term Disability insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Family Planning Support, Paid Time Off, and Leave of Absences. All such benefits are subject to the terms/conditions of the Company’s benefits plans and policies.