Senior Associate, Consolidation & External Reporting

General Atlantic; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer matching

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

General Atlantic seeks a Senior Associate for its Corporate Accounting team located in New York. This role involves supporting the consolidation of financial statements and requires a keen attention to detail, as well as strong organizational and communication skills to work effectively across teams.

The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of experience in accounting, preferably with Big Four public accounting, and be highly proficient in U.S. GAAP. This position offers competitive compensation and a collaborative work culture.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably with Big Four public accounting.
• Proficiency with general U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with multi-entity consolidations.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements.
• Mentor junior accounting professionals.

Skills

Operational consolidation

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Workday Financials

Reporting software

Job description

Position Summary

General Atlantic is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Corporate Accounting team. This is a high-impact role reporting to the Director of Consolidation & External Reporting. This role is a strong executional position at the core of GA’s financial close and reporting cycle. The Senior Associate will be a hands‑on contributor supporting the consolidation of GA’s parent entity and the preparation of its consolidated financial statements, working within a high-performing team that holds itself to rigorous standards of accuracy and disclosure.

The ideal candidate brings solid grounding in operational consolidation and financial reporting, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work effectively across functions in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to deepen their experience at a leading global alternative asset manager.

Responsibilities

Consolidation & Financial Reporting

• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation of GA’s parent entity, including its subsidiaries, joint ventures, and consolidated investment vehicles across multiple legal entity structures
• Help operationalize GA’s consolidation accounting policies in accordance with documented procedures, workpaper standards, and reviewer checklists, escalating issues to the Director of Consolidation & External Reporting as appropriate
• Assist in the preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory reporting requirements
• Perform intercompany elimination processes, non-controlling interest accounting, and equity method investment accounting
• Review and record equity compensation analyses prepared by third‑party advisors, ensuring accuracy of journal entries, appropriate classification, and completeness of related financial statement disclosures
• Liaise with the Head of Accounting Policy to surface consolidation and reporting issues that require formal policy determinations
• Support audit and review procedures; prepare PBC deliverables, coordinate walkthroughs, and respond to auditor inquiries
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly financial statements including footnotes, disclosures, and supporting analysis; support accuracy and completeness of footnote content
• Prepare the statement of cash flows and statement of changes in shareholders’ equity, ensuring technical accuracy, appropriate classification, and clear disclosure
• Support maintenance of internal controls over financial reporting for consolidation and external reporting processes
• Assist with management reporting preparation

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Help mentor junior accounting professionals supporting consolidation and reporting; contribute to a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Help maintain the cross‑functional quarterly reporting calendar, coordinating deadlines and deliverables across Finance, Legal, HR, and business teams to ensure an orderly and on‑time close and reporting cycle
• Support quarterly meetings by preparing materials, tracking action items, and following up with stakeholders to gather information necessary for complete and accurate financial statement disclosures
• Collaborate with FP&A, Valuation, Legal, Tax, and HR functions to ensure financial statement completeness and alignment across the organization
• Prepare reporting materials and analyses for review by the CAO and CFO; help communicate complex accounting issues clearly to non‑accounting stakeholders
• Support integration of acquired businesses into the firm’s consolidation framework and reporting infrastructure

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA required or actively pursuing
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, with a preference for candidates with Big Four public accounting experience (audit or advisory) combined with relevant industry exposure
• Proficiency with general U.S. GAAP and its application across a complex, multi‑entity organization
• Familiarity with the alternative asset management industry or broader financial services sector
• Experience with multi‑entity consolidations involving intercompany eliminations, non‑controlling interests, or variable interest entities
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline‑driven environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present information clearly and work effectively across functions
• High attention to detail, with the discipline to maintain accuracy and rigor across high‑volume, deadline‑driven reporting cycles

Preferred

• Public company experience, including financial statement preparation and footnote disclosure
• Experience with internal controls documentation
• Familiarity with investment company accounting (ASC 946), carried interest, and management fee revenue recognition
• Experience with Workday Financials or similar ERP platforms
• Experience with Workiva or other reporting software
• Exposure to multi‑jurisdictional consolidation across international operating entities

GA Value

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing training
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture with opportunities for advancement

General Atlantic is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.