Fund Controller

Atlantic Group; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Group is looking for an experienced accounting professional to join their Asset-Backed Finance team in Los Angeles. This full-time position involves full-cycle fund accounting for private investment funds and separate accounts. Candidates should have a strong background in fund accounting with at least 8 years of relevant experience.

The role requires advanced Excel skills and a solid understanding of partnership accounting and fund structures. The position offers a hybrid work schedule, combining office and remote work.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of fund accounting experience, preferably in private credit, private equity, or alternative investments.
• Strong understanding of partnership accounting and fund structures.
• Experience with investment company accounting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the books and records for private investment funds.
• Prepare and review NAV calculations and financial reporting.
• Manage capital calls, distributions, and investor allocations.

Skills

Fund accounting experience

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Job description

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced accounting professional to join an Asset‑Backed Finance team that sits under the firm’s Private Credit platform. The role involves full‑cycle fund accounting and fund control activities across private investment funds and separate accounts. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of fund accounting experience, preferably within private credit, private equity, or alternative investments, and may come from an investment manager or fund administrator background.

Location: Los Angeles, CA.

Type: Full‑time contract, 5‑6 months in length.

Work Schedule

Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days work from home).

Responsibilities

• Maintain the books and records for private investment funds and separate accounts.
• Prepare and review NAV calculations and financial reporting packages.
• Perform cash, investment, and account reconciliations.
• Manage capital calls, distributions, and investor allocations.
• Calculate management fees, carried interest, and waterfall allocations.
• Record investment activity, corporate actions, and monthly accruals.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual client reporting.
• Analyze fund and investment performance metrics.
• Coordinate with auditors, custodians, administrators, and other service providers.
• Support year‑end audits and ad‑hoc accounting projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• 5+ years of relevant fund accounting experience; 8–10+ years preferred.
• Experience with private credit, credit funds, private equity funds, or alternative investments strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of partnership accounting, fund structures, and investment company accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Experience with SQL and/or Power BI is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.