Fund Accountant

BTG Pactual; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

BTG Pactual in New York seeks a finance professional to support Global Alternatives across private equity, private credit, and direct investments. The role covers accounting, financial and regulatory reporting, tax, treasury, valuation, and operations for the Funds and the investment manager.

You will prepare quarterly NAVs, coordinate audits, and interact with administrators, auditors, tax consultants, and investors while contributing to portfolio monitoring and investor relations.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of public accounting work experience in asset management.
• Preferred experience in private equity and/or private credit.
• Strong analytical and communications skills; problem solving and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely presentation of financial statements and footnote disclosures for the Funds.
• Assist in coordinating external audits and communications with service providers.
• Prepare quarterly NAVs for private equity and private credit vehicles.
• Assist in reviewing new fund creation and closing of investment transactions.
• Coordinate with administrators on capital calls and distributions; liaise with investors.

Skills

Analytical ability

Team player

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Education

Accounting degree

CPA license

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Company Background

BTG Pactual is the largest investment bank in Latin America with ~$497 Billion in assets and wealth under management. Global Alternatives, a division of BTG Pactual, has ~$12.1 billion in AUM and invests in specialized alternatives across the U.S. and Latin America across three platforms, Timberland Investment Group, U.S. Credit and Hybrid Solutions (including Strategic Capital, U.S. Private Credit Investments, and Performing Credit), and U.S. Principal Investments.

Company Background

BTG Pactual is the largest investment bank in Latin America with ~$497 Billion in assets and wealth under management. Global Alternatives, a division of BTG Pactual, has ~$12.1 billion in AUM and invests in specialized alternatives across the U.S. and Latin America across three platforms, Timberland Investment Group, U.S. Credit and Hybrid Solutions (including Strategic Capital, U.S. Private Credit Investments, and Performing Credit), and U.S. Principal Investments.

Position Overview

This position will work across BTG Pactual Global Alternatives’ strategies including private equity, private credit, and direct private investments (collectively, the “Funds”). This position has been created due to AUM growth and increased responsibilities within the group. This new hire will be involved in all aspects of the business including accounting, financial and regulatory reporting, tax, treasury, valuation, operations and overall finance‑related functions of the Funds and the investment manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Help ensure the accurate and timely presentation of financial statements and footnote disclosure for the Funds
• Assist in coordinating external audits
• Support communication with outside service providers (administrators, auditors, tax consultants, etc.)
• Assist with Funds’ expense accruals, tracking/payment, allocations
• Prepare quarterly NAVs for private equity and private credit vehicles
• Assist in review of new fund creation and closing of investment transactions
• Coordinate with administrator on capital calls, distributions and other investor communications
• Perform treasury functions for Funds
• Assist in preparation of regulatory and compliance reporting
• Assist in tracking portfolio investments, including maintenance of private credit interest schedules and reconciliation of interest income and principal payments
• Assist with investor questions and other investor relations tasks as needed
• Complete ad hoc project based work

Key Experiences and Competencies

• Strong academic background
• Team player with excellent work ethic and interpersonal skills
• 2-3 years of relevant public accounting work experience in the asset management industry, preferably with private equity and/or private credit experience
• Excellent analytical and communications skills, problem solving and multitasking abilities. Very organized.
• Self-starter, motivated and takes ownership over work product. Ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• CPA License preferred.

Why Join BTG Pactual

• Entrepreneurial and performance-driven culture with significant long-term career development potential.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity of thought and background.
• Compensation Range: USD 100,000-125,000- depending on experience, qualifications, licenses, and seniority.