Job Overview – Fund Finance Associate/Senior Associate (Private Equity):
Compensation: $115,000 – $150,000/year + bonus
Location: New York, NY
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Join our client’s private equity team as a Fund Finance Associate/Senior Associate in New York, NY (Hybrid), overseeing fund accounting, financial reporting, and investor allocations. Manage administrator deliverables, review performance metrics, coordinate audits and valuations, and ensure compliance with LPAs. This role is ideal for professionals with Big 4 experience and a proven background in private equity or venture capital fund operations.
Responsibilities as the Fund Finance Associate/Senior Associate:
- Fund Administration & Reporting: Manage third-party administrators, review deliverables, oversee quarterly reporting, investor allocations, and coordinate annual audits.
- Fee & Performance Oversight: Review management fee, carried interest, and partner-level allocations; calculate Fund NAV, IRR, MOIC, and management/performance fees.
- Capital Activity & Cash Management: Prepare and review capital calls, distributions, and fund expenses; track cash positions and financing lines across structures.
- Compliance & Valuations: Ensure LPA compliance for fees, restrictions, and waterfalls; prepare quarterly valuations and assess transaction impacts with legal/tax teams.
- Process & Enhancements: Lead workflow improvements, standardize reporting, and strengthen audit trails to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Support & Investor Relations: Assist with capital planning, deployment analysis, fundraising materials, LP due diligence, and regulatory filings (Form PF, ADV, TIC SLT).
Qualifications for the Fund Finance Associate/Senior Associate:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics required (CPA preferred).
- Experience: 2+ years in public accounting (Big 4 or equivalent) with funds experience and exposure to private equity or venture capital fund accounting.
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling, with experience in fund accounting systems and reporting platforms preferred.
- Industry Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of private equity fund structures, partnership accounting, LPA compliance, and investor reporting standards.
- Skills & Attributes: Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.