Senior Accountant (Private Equity)

Atlantic Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Group in New York, NY is seeking a Senior Accountant (Private Equity) to support fund accounting, financial reporting, and management company operations in a collaborative investment-management setting. The hybrid role works with leadership and external partners to manage reporting, cash activity, and fund operations.

Responsibilities include reviewing financial statements and capital accounts, maintaining GL activity, cash management, investor reporting, coordinating audits and tax

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–6 years of experience in fund accounting, public accounting, or fund administration.
• CPA or progress toward certification preferred.
• Experience with private equity funds and partnership accounting preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Fund Accounting: Review financial statements, capital accounts, and reporting deliverables prepared by fund administrators.
• Management Company Accounting: Maintain general ledger activity, record transactions, and support financial reporting processes.
• Cash Management: Monitor cash positions, perform bank reconciliations, and support cash flow forecasting.
• Investor Reporting: Assist with preparation of quarterly investor reports and respond to information requests.
• Audit & Tax Coordination: Support external audits and coordinate with tax advisors on filings and compliance.
• Expense Allocation: Allocate expenses across entities and ensure proper tracking and documentation.

Skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Job Overview – Senior Accountant (Private Equity)

Compensation: $125,000 – $150,000/year + bonus

Location: New York, NY

Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)

Atlantic Group is hiring a Senior Accountant (Private Equity) in New York, NY for our client, supporting fund accounting, financial reporting, and management company operations within an investment management environment. This hybrid role works closely with leadership and external partners to manage reporting, cash activity, and fund operations while supporting audit and tax processes. The position offers exposure across both management company and fund-level accounting in a collaborative setting.

Responsibilities as the Senior Accountant (Private Equity)

• Fund Accounting: Review financial statements, capital accounts, and reporting deliverables prepared by fund administrators.
• Management Company Accounting: Maintain general ledger activity, record transactions, and support financial reporting processes.
• Cash Management: Monitor cash positions, perform bank reconciliations, and support cash flow forecasting.
• Investor Reporting: Assist with preparation of quarterly investor reports and respond to information requests.
• Audit & Tax Coordination: Support external audits and coordinate with tax advisors on filings and compliance.
• Expense Allocation: Allocate expenses across entities and ensure proper tracking and documentation.

Qualifications for the Senior Accountant (Private Equity)

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Experience: 3-6 years of experience in fund accounting, public accounting, or fund administration.
• Certification: CPA or progress toward certification preferred.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience with private equity funds and partnership accounting preferred.
• Technical Skills: Strong Excel skills with experience in accounting systems and financial reporting.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Application Notice

Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.