Credit Accountant (Direct Lending)

About Us

Petra Funds Group is a leading provider of comprehensive fund administration and infrastructure services for both private equity and debt funds. Our mission is to empower fund managers to concentrate on value-adding activities while entrusting us with their administrative and operational needs.

Our team comprises highly skilled professionals across the US and Europe, distinguished by our deep industry experience and commitment to accuracy and timeliness. Our reputation is built on trust, expertise, and meticulous attention to detail. We pride ourselves on our collaborative approach and relentless pursuit of excellence.

Petra’s credit operations compliments the fund administration offering and provides support to private credit managers of all sizes and strategies. This includes a flexible approach to credit middle office operations, loan agency and monitoring services, as well as other pre and post execution support.

 

We are seeking a technologically savvy accountant with a go-getter mindset and strong desire to learn, solve problems, and contribute to a growing and evolving organization. Our Client's team is composed of high-performing professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. My client is a dynamic and growing Private Credit Fund focused on direct lending and opportunistic credit investments.

 

Responsibilities:

• Review and verify NAV calculations for credit funds, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for investor reporting. Liaise with and manage third party administrators to resolve reconciliation issues.
• Manage capital call and distribution events, review and reconcile notices to investors, and track fund cash flows.
• Prepare and review quarterly and year-end financial statements in Workiva
• Collaborate with operations and investor relations to ensure accuracy and integrity of internal and external reporting deliverables across various systems; investigate and resolve reconciling items
• Support workflow documentation and technology implementation (e.g. Anaplan, Stavpay, Allvue) to improve operational efficiency and productivity. 

 

Qualifications: 

• 4 – 7 years of private credit fund accounting or fund administration experience
• Deep knowledge of NAV calculations, LP allocations, capital activity, and waterfall/fee structures
• Financial statement preparation under both U.S. GAAP and LUX GAAP
• Audit support and regulatory filings (Form PF, ADV)
• Advanced Excel — non-negotiable
• Fund accounting systems: Allvue or VPM
• Financial reporting tools: Workiva or similar
• Data/analytics platforms: Anaplan, Alteryx, Power BI, or Tableau
• AI Tools – Claude, Writer, and/or Copilot
• CPA or in progress

 

Salary Range
At Petra Funds Group, we are committed to transparency and equity in our hiring practices. The compensation range for this position is $82,000 - $123,000 per year. This range represents the base salary only. Actual pay will depend on factors such as qualifications, experience, and skills.

 

 

How We Care 

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported — personally and professionally. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to your well-being. Our perks include: 

• 90% covered medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums to help you stay healthy without financial strain.
• Fully funded Health Savings Account (HSA) employer contributions up to the IRS maximum — available to employees enrolled in our high-deductible health plan. *
• 401(k) employer match at 100% of your contributions up to 5% of compensation, with immediate vesting, so you start building long-term savings right away.
• Flexible paid time off to recharge, travel, or take care of what matters most.
• Generous holiday calendar to ensure you have time to rest, reflect, and celebrate throughout the year.  
• Hybrid work environment that offers flexibility and supports work-life balance. 

*Funded amount is prorated for new hires. 

 

 

What We’re Proud Of 

We’re proud of many milestones, but we’re especially honored by the recognition we’ve received for our workplace experience: 

• Certified Great Place to Work®, based on direct feedback from our employees about trust and overall culture. 
• Fortune Best Medium Workplaces™ and Best Financial Services & Insurance Workplaces™, highlighting our commitment to building an environment where people thrive.