Senior Fund Accountant

Atlas Search; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading investment services firm in New York City is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to join its dynamic fund accounting team. The ideal candidate will have experience in fund accounting and will be responsible for preparing NAV packages, maintaining general ledgers, and mentoring junior accountants. This role offers a hybrid work model and a path to grow into management roles with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of fund accounting experience (hedge, private equity, or fund admin).
• Solid understanding of partnership accounting and investment fund structures.
• CPA or progress toward CPA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual NAV packages.
• Reconcile portfolio activity and maintain general ledger for investment funds.
• Mentor and review work of junior accountants as needed.

Skills

Fund accounting experience

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

Fund accounting systems

Job description

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Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $135,000.00/yr

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A leading investment services firm is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to join its dynamic and growing fund accounting team in New York City. This is a great opportunity for professionals with fund accounting experience looking to take the next step in their career, gain exposure to complex fund structures, and work directly with high-profile clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual NAV packages
• Reconcile portfolio activity and maintain general ledger for investment funds
• Process capital activity, including contributions, distributions, and transfers
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and footnote disclosures
• Coordinate with auditors, administrators, and internal teams during audit cycles
• Ensure fund transactions comply with partnership agreements and investor allocations
• Support new fund launches, system implementations, and process enhancements
• Mentor and review work of junior accountants as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3–6 years of fund accounting experience (hedge, private equity, or fund admin)
• Solid understanding of partnership accounting and investment fund structures
• Familiarity with capital calls, distributions, waterfalls, and allocations
• Strong Excel skills; experience with fund accounting systems is a plus
• CPA or progress toward CPA preferred but not required
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work under deadlines

What This Role Offers:

• Direct exposure to complex fund structures and leading asset managers
• Hybrid work model with a collaborative and supportive team culture
• Career path toward fund controller or management roles
• Competitive compensation and benefits

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If you're ready to grow your career in fund accounting and gain hands-on experience with sophisticated investment funds, we encourage you to apply.

Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Accounting, Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, and Investment Management

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