Assistant Controller, Credit

Firm Overview

H.I.G. Capital is a leading global private equity investment firm that manages $70 billion in assets, focusing on the mid‑cap market. Our fund family spans private equity, growth equity, real estate, direct lending, special‑situation credit, and growth‑stage healthcare. We back high‑growth businesses and work closely with committed management teams and entrepreneurs to grow significant value. With a team of over 500 professionals, our investment expertise spans operations, consulting, technology, and financial management.

Our headquarters is in Miami, with additional offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco, and affiliate locations worldwide.

H.I.G. Capital’s credit platform has invested more than $27 billion in credit assets globally. It currently manages $18 billion in AUM and continues to expand with new fund structures in the pipeline. The platform focuses on CLOs, structured products, direct loan originations, distressed debt, and distressed‑for‑control investments with private equity firms and non‑sponsor companies. Its value‑added strategy and leading position in the lower‑to‑middle market deliver strong, consistent returns.

We are seeking an Assistant Controller for our Credit Platform, based in either Coral Gables, Boca Raton, or New York. In a senior capacity, the role will manage and oversee several distressed‑debt funds, leading both local and offshore teams. The candidate will work with complex fund structures and investments across Europe and the U.S., and will play a key role in shaping day‑to‑day team operations.

Responsibilities include reviewing and approving monthly/quarterly accounting closes and financial reporting for Credit Funds, leading high‑profile projects, and coordinating with Investment, Operations, Valuation, Tax, Investor Services, Treasury, and Capital Formation teams.

• Train and supervise onshore and offshore teams, providing development opportunities and ensuring cohesive collaboration.

• Research and propose solutions to improve process and reporting efficiency, validating system enhancements.

• Monitor all investments and analyze performance; engage with investment and origination professionals on inquiries.

• Review and approve quarterly financial reports, compliance and investor reporting, ensuring adherence to governing documents, GAAP, credit facility and SEC requirements.

• Assist the Controller in determining appropriate accounting decisions based on new or proposed guidance.

• Manage cash flow and liquidity for the funds to optimize IRR for LPs; monitor deal pipelines and credit facilities.

• Review and provide feedback on fund legal agreements (PPMs, LPAs, investor letters). Model new waterfalls, management fees, carried interest, and other fund‑specific calculations.

• Review call/distribution notices, credit line draw/paydown notices, partner capital statements, and quarterly investor letters; liaise with Investor Services.

• Summarize responses to periodic investor requests and questions.

• Work with the valuation team to determine fair value of investments; document changes in valuation periods.

• Identify key drivers of fund profitability and analyze actual results versus projections.

• Provide senior management with timely updates on performance, key events, and escalations.

• Plan and execute year‑end audits for assigned funds.

• Coordinate with the Tax Team to compile tax information.

• Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including credit facility providers, banks, and auditors.

• Oversee complex fund features such as rebalancing/equalization, foreign‑currency hedges, derivatives, line‑of‑borrowing calculations, and IRR sensitivity analyses.

• Assist with special projects, internal ad‑hoc requests, and office initiatives.

• Seasoned manager of people and processes, fostering a high‑performing team.

• Strong understanding of credit instruments and fund accounting concepts.

• Ownership and accountability for work product; leads by example in attitude, detail, urgency, process improvement, and quality.

• Superior planning and…