Job Overview – Senior Fund Accountant
Compensation: $130,000 – $160,000/year + bonus
Location: New York, NY
Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)
Atlantic Group is hiring a Senior Fund Accountant in New York, NY for our client, supporting private fund accounting, management company accounting, and financial reporting. This role works closely with senior leadership across fund operations, budgeting, cash management, and investor reporting while helping strengthen accounting processes and financial controls. The ideal candidate has experience within alternative investments or partnership accounting and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities as the Senior Fund Accountant:
- Fund Accounting: Support accounting activities for private investment vehicles, including reconciliations, accruals, financial reporting, and coordination with third-party service providers.
- Investor Reporting: Assist with investor reporting, capital activity, performance reporting, and valuation support while maintaining accurate financial records.
- Management Company Accounting: Prepare month-end reporting, assist with budgeting, variance analysis, cash management, and operating company accounting activities.
- Financial Planning: Support cash forecasting, liquidity planning, and financial analysis to assist with business and operational decision-making.
- Process Improvement: Enhance accounting procedures, reporting workflows, and internal controls while supporting system and process improvement initiatives.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with finance, investment, operations, compliance, and investor relations teams to support ongoing accounting and financial initiatives.
Qualifications for the Senior Fund Accountant:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required, CPA is preferred.
- Experience: 4–6 years of accounting experience within public accounting, alternative investments, asset management, or partnership accounting is required.
- Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of GAAP, partnership accounting, investment accounting, and management company accounting is preferred.
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience supporting financial reporting, budgeting, cash forecasting, and accounting systems is required.
- Skills & Attributes: Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, collaborate with senior leadership, and work independently in a fast-paced environment are required.
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.