Associate, Fund Accounting

General Atlantic

$100K — $140K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-4 years of public or private accounting experience, CPA or working towards it is required
  • Prior experience in private equity is essential
  • Familiarity with third-party fund administrators and experience in reconciling administrator-prepared deliverables
  • Strong analytical capabilities with keen attention to detail
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with knowledge of pivot tables and complex formulas, knowledge of PowerBI or Alteryx is a plus
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, capable of presenting information clearly
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively

Responsibilities

  • Perform daily general ledger accounting duties, including transaction booking and journal entries
  • Coordinate with third-party administrators to validate NAV calculations and investor allocations
  • Assist in period-end close reconciliations
  • Support cash management activities like cash flow planning and bank reconciliations
  • Facilitate capital calls and distributions by managing investor notices and transaction recordings
  • Process and allocate vendor invoices for payments
  • Help prepare investor reports and ensure compliance for audits

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical insurance
  • Retirement savings contributions
  • Access to mental and physical health resources
  • Participation in an equal pay program
  • Eligibility for annual discretionary bonuses
  • Opportunity for long-term incentive programs based on performance
Full Job Description
Position Summary

The position will be a part of the Fund Accounting Team and will have varied responsibilities, including but not limited to, managing daily transactions of our limited partnership vehicles, financial statements and compliance reporting, quarterly investor (and ad hoc) reporting, internal reporting, spreadsheet modeling and analysis, and special projects as needed.

Responsibilities

The position will play an integral role in the financial accounting and reporting of the firm's investment partnerships. Responsibilities include:
  • Daily general ledger accounting duties, such as booking of transactions, accruals, and other journal entries
  • Coordination with the fund's third-party administrators (TPAs), reviewing and validating NAV calculations, capital account statements, investor allocations, and other administrator-prepared deliverables for accuracy and completeness
  • Reconciliation assistance with the period-end close
  • Support cash management activities, including cash flow planning and bank reconciliations
  • Assistance with capital call and distribution process, including investor notices and recording of the transactions
  • Process, review and allocation of invoices for payments to vendors
  • Tracking sales of investments and allocating proceeds and gains based on each partners ownership percentage
  • Assisting the team with preparation of investor reporting and annual audits, as well as internal and external compliance reporting

Qualifications
  • Prior exposure to auditing and accounting/reporting functions
  • 2-4 years of public or private accounting experience preferred (CPA, or working towards CPA required)
  • Prior experience in private equity required
  • Experience working directly with third-party fund administrators, including reviewing and reconciling administrator-prepared NAVs and investor statements
  • Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks while responding to requests for information
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, including giving presentations
  • Strong analytical capability and attention to detail
  • Significant proficiency in Microsoft Excel including links, reference formulas/lookups, and pivot tables (Macro skills a plus)
  • PowerBI, Alteryx, or other data analytic software knowledge a plus
  • Experience with Investran and/or Geneva a plus
  • Team player willing to assist others when asked

General Atlantic offers a robust reward program to all employees that will support you and your family, maintaining fulfilling, secure and healthy lives now and into the future, which includes but is not limited to medical insurance, retirement savings contributions, mental and physical health resources and an equal pay program that allows you to earn a base salary of $100,000 - 140,000 of which the exact amount offered will be driven by the degree to which you meet role requirements, additional special skills and experience. Additional reward programs, such as annual discretionary bonuses and long-term incentive programs, are available for eligible employees and are offered as recognition for performance and one's contributions towards the organization's success.

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