Senior Fund Accountant, Private Equity

Atlas Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Search, a leading private investment firm, is seeking a Tax & Fund Operations Associate to enhance their finance function. This mid-senior level role involves managing tax operations and fund structuring within a high-performance team. Ideal candidates will have strong technical tax skills and relevant experience in private equity or partnership tax.

Benefits

Medical insurance

401(k)

Vision insurance

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Child care support

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in private equity or partnership tax.
• Solid understanding of private equity fund structures and related tax issues.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial and tax data for filings across Funds and investment vehicles.
• Manage the review cycle for K-1s and K-3s.
• Collaborate with external tax advisors for tax filings.

Skills

Technical tax skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

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

CPA or MST preferred

Job description

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Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

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Leading private investment firm, with over $15 billion AUM and a four-decade track record, invests across healthcare and technology and is currently deploying capital from its latest multi-billion-dollar fund. The firm operates with a lean team of approximately 100 professionals and emphasizes a collaborative, high-performance culture.

The firm is seeking a Tax & Fund Operations Associate who brings strong technical tax skills and a desire to broaden their exposure beyond compliance. This individual will play a key role in supporting the firm’s finance function, contributing to tax operations, fund structuring, investor reporting, and strategic process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze financial and tax data to support filings across Funds, Co-Investment vehicles, General Partners, and the Management Company
• Manage the full review cycle for K-1s and K-3s, ensuring accuracy and timely distribution to investors and employees
• Collaborate with external tax advisors on federal, state, and international tax filings, including complex disclosure forms (e.g., 5471, 926, 8865, 8621)
• Oversee the preparation of tax estimates and payments, including passthrough entity tax (PTET) payments
• Monitor and support compliance with international reporting requirements, including FATCA, FBAR, and CRS
• Maintain and enhance internal databases tracking tax basis, investor classifications, and demographic information

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MST preferred
• 3–6 years of experience in private equity or partnership tax (public accounting or in-house)
• Solid understanding of private equity fund structures and related tax issues

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Accounting, Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, and Real Estate

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Medical insurance

401(k)

Vision insurance

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Child care support

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

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