Senior Fund Accountant

Atlas Search; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexibility (2–3 days in-office)

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits

Job summary

A leading alternative investment manager in Connecticut is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Fund Accountant to manage fund accounting for credit-focused funds. This role involves oversight of financial reporting, NAV packages, and coordination with external partners. The ideal candidate has 3–7 years of relevant experience and a CPA or progress toward it. Join a collaborative finance team with hybrid working options and competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in fund accounting, public accounting, or a mix.
• Experience with credit or private equity fund structures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage fund accounting and financial reporting for credit-focused funds.
• Oversee quarterly and annual NAV packages and investor reporting.
• Coordinate with external fund administrators, auditors, and tax providers.
• Review capital activity, allocations, and waterfall calculations.
• Assist with valuation processes and support audit and tax deliverables.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fund accounting

Financial reporting

Valuation oversight

Education

CPA or progress toward CPA

Job description

My client is a leading alternative investment manager with a 20+ year track record of success in credit-focused strategies. With a multi-billion dollar AUM platform and deep institutional backing, the firm is known for its disciplined investment approach, strong performance history, and collaborative culture. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-caliber finance team at a well-established firm that operates with the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a boutique.

Seeking a sharp and detail-oriented Senior Fund Accountant to join the finance team supporting complex credit strategies. This role will be hands‑on, with broad exposure to fund operations, investor reporting, and valuation oversight. You’ll work closely with senior leadership across finance, operations, and investment teams to ensure the integrity and accuracy of fund financials.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage fund accounting and financial reporting for credit-focused funds
• Oversee quarterly and annual NAV packages and investor reporting
• Coordinate with external fund administrators, auditors, and tax providers
• Review capital activity, allocations, and waterfall calculations
• Assist with valuation processes and support audit and tax deliverables
• Partner cross-functionally with investment and operations teams on ad hoc projects and process improvements

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in fund accounting, public accounting, or a mix
• Experience with credit or private equity fund structures preferred
• CPA or progression toward CPA strongly preferred

Why Apply

• High visibility across a lean and experienced finance team
• Stable, long-tenured leadership and strong fund performance
• Hybrid flexibility (2–3 days in‑office) with offices in both NYC and CT
• Competitive compensation and excellent benefits