Job Overview – Accounting Analyst (Private Equity):
Compensation: $110,000 – $125,000/year + bonus
Location: New York, NY
Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)
Step into a key role with our client as an Accounting Analyst (Private Equity) in New York, NY (Hybrid), supporting financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and accounting operations across multiple entities. Ideal for a CPA with public accounting experience and exposure to private equity, hedge funds, or venture capital, this role focuses on ledger accuracy, expense tracking, audits, and cross-functional reporting.
Responsibilities as the Accounting Analyst (Private Equity):
- Fund Accounting: Prepare and review monthly and quarterly financial statements across multiple private equity entities.
- Transaction Oversight: Review general ledger entries and weekly transactions for accuracy and compliance.
- Regulatory & Audit Support: Manage regulatory filings and assist with annual audits and external auditor coordination.
- Expense Management: Oversee investment and fund-level expenses, including legal, audit, and T&E costs.
- Treasury & Controls: Support treasury operations, wire processing, and development of process control narratives.
- Reporting & Process Improvement: Prepare reporting packages and contribute to ongoing process enhancements and special projects.
Qualifications for the Accounting Analyst (Private Equity):
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- Licensure: CPA required.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years in public accounting (Big 4 or regional), with direct audit experience for fund clients in private equity, hedge funds, or venture capital.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Excel and fund accounting systems, with a solid understanding of GAAP and investment reporting standards.
- Skills & Attributes: Detail-oriented and proactive, with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of fund structures, private equity operations, and financial statement preparation and analysis.
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.