Senior Fund Accountant – Private Capital Funds

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

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.