Job Description
- Location: New York, NY, New York
- Type: Perm (Contingency)
- Job #49584
- Salary: $105,000
Job Overview - Fund Accountant Compensation: $105,000 - $170,000/year + bonus Location: New York, NY Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid) Atlantic Group is hiring a Fund Accountant in New York, NY for our client, supporting fund accounting, financial reporting, and fund operations within a growing alternative investment platform. This role will own key fund accounting activities, partner with third-party administrators and auditors, and collaborate with investment, compliance, and investor relations teams to support accurate reporting and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have experience in fund accounting within a private investment firm, fund administrator, or public accounting environment supporting alternative investments.
Responsibilities as the Fund Accountant: - Fund Accounting: Prepare and maintain fund accounting records, general ledger activity, reconciliations, expense allocations, and monthly NAV support.
- Financial Reporting: Assist with financial statements, investor reporting, regulatory filings, and supporting schedules while ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Fund Administration: Coordinate with third-party fund administrators to review NAV packages, reconciliations, financial reports, and accounting deliverables.
- Audit Support: Partner with auditors and internal stakeholders to provide documentation, respond to inquiries, and support the annual audit process.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with accounting, compliance, investor relations, and investment teams to support reporting, operational initiatives, and ad hoc requests.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance accounting processes, improve reporting workflows, and leverage technology to increase operational efficiency.
Qualifications for the Fund Accountant: - Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
- Experience: 3-6 years of experience in fund accounting, fund administration, public accounting, or private investment accounting is required.
- Industry Knowledge: Experience supporting private equity, private credit, hedge funds, alternative investments, or other investment management strategies is required.
- Technical Skills: Advanced Excel skills are required, and experience with ERP systems, fund accounting platforms, AI tools, or financial reporting software is preferred.
- Skills & Attributes: Strong analytical, technical accounting, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively across teams are required.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.
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Permanent employment, Monday to Friday