Controller, Private Equity Fund Services

Atlas Search; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Search in New York is seeking an experienced Fund Accounting Director to lead day-to-day accounting for multiple Private Equity funds and supervise a growing team. The role combines technical accounting, client interaction, and leadership within a large alternative investment platform.

Hybrid schedule with three days in the office, exposure to senior clients, auditors, and attorneys, and opportunities to optimize processes and reporting under US GAAP.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of fund accounting experience, preferably Private Equity.
• Experience in Private Equity manager, alternative investment firm, or fund administrator.
• Strong knowledge of Private Equity fund structures and partnership accounting.
• Advanced experience with waterfall calculations and carried interest.
• Experience reviewing investor allocations, capital calls, and distributions.
• Experience in US GAAP financial reporting and LPAs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting and administration of multiple Private Equity funds.
• Review NAVs, investment activity, accruals, financial statements, and investor allocations.
• Prepare and review complex waterfall calculations including carried interest.
• Review capital calls, distributions, fees, and partnership activity.
• Interpret fund governing documents and LPAs to ensure accuracy.
• Oversee quarterly and annual financial reporting under US GAAP.
• Serve as senior client contact with auditors, attorneys, banks, and others.
• Lead, mentor, and develop fund accounting professionals across levels.
• Review deliverables and provide final sign-off before senior management.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and efficiency.

Skills

Fund accounting

Private Equity

Team leadership

US GAAP

Waterfall calculations

Investor allocations

Advanced Excel

Client-facing

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are working with a leading global private capital platform that is looking to add an experienced Fund Accounting Director to its New York team.

This is a senior, hands-on fund accounting leadership role focused on Private Equity funds. The Director will oversee the day-to-day accounting and reporting for multiple fund relationships while remaining closely involved in complex technical work, including waterfall calculations, investor allocations, capital activity, financial statements, and fund reporting.

The position offers significant exposure to senior client contacts and the opportunity to lead and develop a team within a large, established alternative investment platform.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day accounting and administration of multiple Private Equity funds
• Review NAVs, investment activity, accruals, financial statements, and investor allocations
• Prepare and review complex waterfall calculations, including carried interest and distribution waterfalls
• Review capital calls, distributions, management fees, and other partnership activity
• Review fund governing documents and LPAs to ensure calculations and allocations are completed in accordance with fund terms
• Oversee quarterly and annual financial reporting under US GAAP
• Serve as a senior point of contact for clients, auditors, attorneys, banks, and other external parties
• Lead, manage, and mentor fund accounting professionals across multiple levels
• Review team deliverables and provide final sign-off prior to senior management review
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, controls, and overall efficiency

Qualifications

• 7+ years of fund accounting experience, preferably supporting Private Equity funds
• Experience working within a Private Equity manager, alternative investment firm, or fund administrator
• Strong knowledge of Private Equity fund structures and partnership accounting
• Advanced experience preparing and reviewing waterfall calculations
• Strong experience with investor allocations, capital calls, distributions, and carried interest
• Experience reviewing financial statements and investment company reporting under US GAAP
• Ability to interpret LPAs, partnership agreements, and other fund governing documents
• Prior supervisory and team management experience
• Strong client-facing and communication skills
• Advanced Excel skills

Why Consider This Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a large and growing alternative investment platform while working directly with sophisticated Private Equity sponsors and complex fund structures.

The role provides a

Location:

New York City combination of technical accounting, team leadership, client exposure, and hands-on Private Equity fund work, with continued opportunity for growth within the organization.

Schedule:

Hybrid, 3 days per week in office