Assistant Controller

Atlantic Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Group in New York seeks an Assistant Controller to work directly with the CFO, handling private credit fund accounting and management company accounting. This newly created role offers exposure to high-growth opportunities and significant visibility to senior leadership.

The position requires 4–6 years of accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills. CPA preferred; private credit/private equity experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of accounting experience.
• Public accounting or public/private blend preferred.
• Alternative investments experience (private credit, hedge funds, PE) preferred.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and investment accounting concepts.
• CPA preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to work directly with senior leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support private credit fund accounting, investor reporting, and fund operations.
• Coordinate with fund administrators, auditors, and tax providers.
• Maintain loan accrual schedules and assist with portfolio valuation.
• Support capital calls, distributions, performance reporting, and portfolio tracking.
• Assist with monthly close, financial reporting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Manage cash forecasting and liquidity planning.
• Help improve accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting workflows.
• Partner with investment, compliance, investor relations, and operations teams on strategic initiatives.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Education

CPA certification preferred

Job description

$130K-$160K Base + Bonus (Up to ~$200K Total Compensation)

A growing alternative investment firm is seeking an Assistant Controller (depending on experience) to work directly with the CFO. This newly created role offers exposure to both private credit fund accounting and management company accounting, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to broaden their experience in a high-growth environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support private credit fund accounting, investor reporting, and fund operations


• Coordinate with fund administrators, auditors, and tax providers


• Maintain loan accrual schedules and assist with portfolio valuation processes


• Support capital calls, distributions, performance reporting, and portfolio tracking


• Assist with monthly close, financial reporting, budgeting, and variance analysis


• Manage cash forecasting and liquidity planning


• Help improve accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting workflows


• Partner with investment, compliance, investor relations, and operations teams on strategic initiatives

Ideal Background

• 4-6 years of accounting experience


• Public accounting or public/private blend preferred


• Alternative investments, private credit, hedge fund, PE, or partnership accounting experience


• Strong understanding of GAAP and investment accounting concepts


• CPA preferred


• Advanced Excel skills


• Comfortable working directly with senior leadership in a fast-paced environment

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Newly created position with significant visibility to the CFO


• Broad exposure across fund accounting and management company accounting


• Growing investment platform with strong career development potential


• Competitive compensation package with meaningful bonus opportunity


• Entrepreneurial, collaborative culture where employees can make an immediate impact