Senior Fund Accountant

Atlas Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed investment firm in New York is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to enhance its Finance team. This pivotal role involves maintaining financial records, performing reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, while liaising with various internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and has significant experience with fund accounting, making substantial contributions to the firm's financial oversight and reporting processes.

Benefits

Medical insurance

401(k)

Vision insurance

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Child care support

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in fund accounting, preferably in private equity.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and fund structures.
• Familiarity with fund governing documents.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fund NAV finalization process.
• Prepare quarterly financial statements per U.S. GAAP.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or progress toward CPA

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

Reports To: Controller / Finance Leadership

Company Overview:

A New York-based investment firm focused on delivering exceptional returns through innovative investment strategies and disciplined operational execution is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to join our Finance team. This role is a key contributor to the firm’s financial reporting and control functions and plays an integral part in the day-to-day oversight of our private investment funds.

Position Summary:

The Senior Fund Accountant will be responsible for maintaining the books and records of the firm’s funds in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This individual will work closely with internal stakeholders—including Operations, Investor Relations, Management Reporting, Tax, and Legal & Compliance—as well as with third-party fund administrators. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically strong, and comfortable managing multiple workstreams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the fund NAV finalization process, including P&L reconciliation and allocation to investors for open- and closed-end private fund structures.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in collaboration with third-party fund administrators and internal teams.
• Review and verify calculations of management fees, carried interest, and incentive fees per fund governing documents.
• Review and approve capital call and distribution allocations and investor notifications.
• Approve investor capital account statements prepared by third-party administrators.
• Prepare quarterly unaudited and annual audited financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Coordinate year-end audits with external auditors and ensure timely completion.
• Prepare monthly fund performance attribution reports for senior management.
• Develop and review monthly fund forecasts, NAV performance estimates, and respond to ad hoc reporting requests.
• Support annual regulatory filings, investor communications, custom reporting, and firm-level reporting packages.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams including Operations, Investor Relations, Tax, Legal & Compliance, and others.
• Review and process fund-level expenses, vendor payments, and operating expense budgets.
• Analyze fund legal documentation and assist in process improvement, template development, and automation initiatives.
• Participate in special projects and support strategic firm-wide initiatives, including the enhancement of workflows, procedures, and internal controls.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or progress toward CPA strongly preferred.
• 4–6 years of experience in fund accounting, preferably within private equity, hedge funds, or alternative asset management.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and fund structures (open-ended and closed-ended).
• Familiarity with fund governing documents (LPAs, PPMs, etc.) and their application to accounting and reporting.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with fund administration platforms and general ledger systems is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Investment Management and Financial Services

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