Private Equity Assistant Controller

Atlantic Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Group is seeking a senior professional to lead accounting, reporting, and operational infrastructure for its flagship private equity funds and related entities in New York. You will own the quarterly and annual fund reporting cycle, coordinating audits and investor communications, with a focus on waterfall calculations and carried interest.

The role requires 5–10 years of private equity accounting experience, deep knowledge of GAAP, and strong collaboration with investments, tax, and IR

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of public/private accounting or straight private sector accounting within private equity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting, reporting, and operational infrastructure for private equity funds and related entities.
• Own quarterly and annual fund reporting, including financial statements, audit coordination, investor reporting, waterfall calculations, carried interest, and performance metrics.
• Partner with investment, finance, tax, and investor relations teams to ensure accurate reporting across the fund lifecycle.
• Oversee capital activity, including capital calls, distributions, investor allocations, and cash management, with compliance to partnership agreements and side letters.
• Provide accounting expertise on complex investment transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, valuations, and portfolio company activity.
• Serve as main contact for investors, auditors, tax advisors, and external partners to deliver a best-in-class investor experience.
• Drive enhancements to fund accounting processes, systems, and controls to improve scalability, efficiency, and transparency across the platform.

Skills

Fund accounting

Private equity

Financial reporting

Audit coordination

Investor relations

Waterfall calculations

Carried interest

Cash management

GAAP

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Job description

• Play a key leadership role overseeing the accounting, reporting, and operational infrastructure for the firm’s flagship private equity funds, co-investment vehicles, and related entities.
• Own the quarterly and annual fund reporting cycle, including financial statements, audit coordination, investor reporting, waterfall calculations, carried interest, and performance metrics.
• Partner closely with investment, finance, tax, and investor relations teams to ensure accurate reporting and seamless execution across the fund lifecycle.
• Oversee capital activity, including capital calls, distributions, investor allocations, and cash management, while ensuring compliance with partnership agreements and side letters.
• Provide accounting expertise on complex investment transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, valuations, and portfolio company activity, while supporting strategic initiatives and firm growth.
• Serve as a key point of contact for investors, auditors, tax advisors, and other external partners, helping deliver a best-in-class investor experience.
• Drive enhancements to fund accounting processes, systems, and controls to improve scalability, efficiency, and transparency across the platform.

Requirements:

• 5-10 years of public/private accounting or straight private sector accounting within private equity