Senior Fund Accounting Associate

Atlas Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Search in New York seeks a Senior Fund Accountant to join our growing alternative investments team. You will own the monthly and quarterly fund accounting close, review NAVs, capital activity, allocations, and reconciliations, and coordinate with third-party fund administrators.

This role offers broad exposure across the full fund lifecycle, interaction with finance leadership, and a clear path toward Manager and Assistant Controller-level opportunities, with a strong emphasis on work-life

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years in fund accounting or investment management.
• Experience with alternative investment products preferred.
• Background in private equity, private credit, or real estate.
• Strong NAV, capital activity, allocations and reporting understanding.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly and quarterly fund accounting close
• Review NAVs, capital accounts, allocations, and reconciliations
• Prepare and review management fees, carried interest, and distributions
• Oversee and coordinate with third-party fund administrators
• Support quarterly and annual financial statement preparation
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax providers, and other service partners
• Assist with capital calls, distributions, and investor reporting
• Gain exposure to valuations and underlying investment activity
• Participate in process improvements and other finance initiatives as the platform grows

Skills

Fund accounting experience

Alternative investments

NAV knowledge

Financial reporting

Ownership mindset

Job description

Senior Fund Accountant | Alternative Investments | NYC

We're partnering with a growing alternative investment manager looking to add a Senior Fund Accountant to its New York finance team. This is a strong opportunity for someone looking for broader exposure, increased ownership, and a long-term path toward Manager and Controller-level responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Manage key aspects of the monthly and quarterly fund accounting close
• Review NAVs, capital accounts, allocations, and reconciliations
• Prepare and review management fees, carried interest, and distributions
• Oversee and coordinate with third-party fund administrators
• Support quarterly and annual financial statement preparation
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax providers, and other service partners
• Assist with capital calls, distributions, and investor reporting
• Gain exposure to valuations and underlying investment activity
• Participate in process improvements and other finance initiatives as the platform grows

What They’re Looking For:

• 3-6+ years of fund accounting or relevant investment management experience
• Background within an alternative investment manager, fund administrator, or public accounting firm
• Experience with private equity, private credit, real estate, or other alternative investment products preferred
• Strong understanding of NAVs, capital activity, allocations, and financial reporting
• Someone looking to take on more ownership and continue progressing within fund finance

Why Consider It:

• Broad exposure across the full fund lifecycle
• Direct interaction with experienced finance leadership
• Opportunity to expand beyond traditional fund accounting responsibilities
• Clear runway toward Manager and Assistant Controller-level opportunities
• Growing platform with the ability to take on additional responsibility over time
• Strong work-life balance compared with many alternative investment firms

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to stay within alternative investments while gaining better exposure, stronger career growth, and a more sustainable work-life balance.