Job Overview – Senior Fund Accountant (Private Credit):
Compensation: $150,000 – $200,000/year + bonus
Location: New York, NY
Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)
Atlantic Group is representing a top client hiring a Senior Fund Accountant (Private Credit) in New York, NY (Hybrid). This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced accounting professional with expertise in private credit, structured products, and CLOs. You’ll manage third-party administrators, oversee NAVs, capital activity, LP allocations, and waterfall modeling, while also supporting audits and new fund launches through ongoing process enhancements.
Responsibilities as the Senior Fund Accountant:
- Fund Oversight: Manage NAVs, capital calls, distributions, LP allocations, and fee/waterfall calculations through third-party administrators.
- Performance & Compliance: Calculate IRRs, MOICs, and returns while ensuring alignment with partnership agreements and expense policies.
- Audit & Regulatory Support: Oversee audits and assist with regulatory filings such as Form PF and ADV.
- Fund Launches & Liquidity: Support new fund formation and monitor liquidity, capital availability, and credit facilities.
- Investor & Internal Support: Respond to investor inquiries and assist with reporting, marketing materials, and data requests.
- Process Optimization: Lead workflow documentation and support tech implementations (e.g., OMS, Geneva, Investran) to improve efficiency.
Qualifications for the Senior Fund Accountant:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required (Master’s degree preferred).
- Certification: CPA required.
- Experience: 6-9 years of fund accounting experience within private credit or private equity, including NAV calculations, capital calls and distributions, LP allocations, and waterfall modeling.
- Industry Knowledge: Proven experience with private credit, structured credit products, liquid credit, and CLOs, with familiarity in closed-end fund structures preferred.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in Excel, with preferred experience in Investran, Geneva, Power BI, or Alteryx for enhanced reporting and automation.
- Skills & Attributes: Analytical and detail-oriented with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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.