Senior Analyst

Atlas Search; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Search is seeking an Accounting Analyst for the BDC Core team, focusing on fund accounting, corporate finance, financial reporting, and investor relations for two Business Development Companies, including one publicly traded vehicle and one private vehicle.

The role involves recording investment activity, reconciling cash, assisting with accounting oversight, and supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles, as well as preparing SEC filings and regulatory reports.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of accounting experience in public accounting, private credit, debt investments, fund administration, private equity, or investment management.
• Experience with investment accounting systems, general ledger platforms, Business Development Companies, bank loans, or third-party fund administrators is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Record investment activity within the internal accounting system.
• Reconcile cash activity between internal records and the third party fund administrator.
• Assist with oversight and review of accounting functions performed by the fund administrator.
• Support accounting responsibilities throughout the monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles.
• Assist with the preparation and review of quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K.
• Gather supporting documentation and respond to financial statement and SOX audit requests.
• Assist with the preparation of regulatory and compliance reports related to credit facilities, BDC requirements, and regulated investment company requirements.
• Develop and maintain effective internal controls and business processes.
• Identify and help resolve accounting and financial reporting issues.
• Coordinate with external auditors, internal auditors, fund administrators, and other service providers.

Skills

Fund accounting

Financial reporting

SEC filings

Internal controls

Tools

Investment accounting systems

General ledger platforms

BDC knowledge

Job description

Our client is a leading global alternative investment firm that provides flexible capital solutions to companies across various industries and stages of growth. The firm operates through a diversified investment platform spanning private credit, direct lending, growth equity, infrastructure, insurance, structured investments, and other alternative strategies. The organization offers a collaborative environment with strong exposure to experienced investment and finance professionals.

Job Title

Accounting Analyst, BDC Core

Job Description

This position is part of a dedicated finance team responsible for fund accounting, corporate finance, financial reporting, and investor relations activities for two Business Development Companies, including one publicly traded vehicle and one private vehicle.

Core Responsibilities

• Record investment activity within the internal accounting system
• Reconcile cash activity between internal records and the third party fund administrator
• Assist with oversight and review of accounting functions performed by the fund administrator
• Support accounting responsibilities throughout the monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles
• Assist with the preparation and review of quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10 Q, 10 K, and 8 K
• Gather supporting documentation and respond to financial statement and SOX audit requests
• Assist with the preparation of regulatory and compliance reports related to credit facilities, BDC requirements, and regulated investment company requirements
• Develop and maintain effective internal controls and business processes
• Identify and help resolve accounting and financial reporting issues
• Coordinate with external auditors, internal auditors, fund administrators, and other service providers

Experience Requirements

Candidates should ideally have 2 to 5 years of accounting experience within public accounting, private credit, debt investments, fund administration, private equity, or investment management.

Experience with investment accounting systems, general ledger platforms, Business Development Companies, bank loans, or third party fund administrators is preferred.