Senior Fund Accountant

Atlas Search; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading alternative investment firm based in Salt Lake City is seeking an Associate to join its Private Capital Fund Finance team. The role involves support for fund launches, oversight of accounting and administration tasks, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and have 3–6 years of experience in financial services. Experience with alternative investments and progress toward CPA or related qualifications is a plus. This full-time position offers competitive pay.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in financial services / asset management accounting and operations.
• Experience with alternative investments is a plus.
• Progress toward CPA, CFA, CAIA, MBA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support new fund launches and onboarding.
• Review feeder fund documents and flag finance considerations.
• Analyze commitment sizing and expense assumptions.
• Oversee quarterly feeder fund NAV and key KPIs.
• Review/sign off on capital calls and investor notices.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings and support client interactions.
• Approve/release quarterly management fee payment wires.
• Drive process improvement with Technology/Product teams.
• Monitor compliance with partnership agreements.
• Oversee annual financial statement preparation.

Skills

Financial services accounting

Communication skills

Process improvement

Multitasking

Education

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

Job description

Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

A leading alternative investment fintech/asset manager is seeking an Associate to join its Private Capital Fund Finance team, focused on private equity/private capital fund accounting and administration. This person will partner closely with internal stakeholders, third‑party administrators, and external partners to support fund launches, ongoing operations, and reporting. The role reports to a Vice President, Fund Finance (Private Equity).

Key Responsibilities

• Support new fund launches and onboarding by partnering with internal implementation teams
• Review feeder fund documents (e.g., LPA/PPM) and operational questionnaires; flag fund finance considerations to internal teams
• Analyze commitment sizing to underlying funds and review/assess feeder fund expense assumptions
• Oversee quarterly feeder fund NAV and partners’ capital account statements; help track and report key KPIs
• Review/sign off on capital calls, distributions, cash analyses, allocation files, and investor notices prepared by third-party administrators and internal team members
• Participate in internal/external stakeholder meetings and support client interactions, including on-site due diligence as needed
• Approve/release quarterly management fee payment wires
• Partner with Technology/Product teams to drive process improvement, automation, and scalability
• Monitor compliance with partnership agreement terms and operating provisions
• Oversee annual financial statement preparation in accordance with US GAAP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3–6 years of experience in financial services / asset management accounting and operations
• Experience with alternative investments (PE/private capital/credit/real assets) fund administration or operations is a plus
• Progress toward or attainment of CPA, CFA, CAIA, MBA is a plus
• Strong interest in technology/process improvement (automation mindset)
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and operate in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and proven ability to work cross-functionally
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to think big-picture

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Administrative

Industries

Financial Services, Investment Management, and Accounting

Location: Salt Lake City, UT