Associate, Fund Accounting
General Atlantic
- Location
- Stamford
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Entry
- Salary
- $100k – $140k/yr
- Posted
- 7h ago
Skills
About this role
About General Atlantic General Atlantic is a leading global investor with more than four and a half decades of experience providing capital and strategic support for over 885 companies throughout its history. Established in 1980, General Atlantic continues to be a dedicated partner to visionary founders and investors seeking to build dynamic businesses and create lasting value. Guided by the conviction that entrepreneurs can be incredible agents of transformational change, the firm combines a collaborative global approach, sector specific expertise, a long-term investment horizon, and a deep understanding of growth drivers to partner with and scale innovative businesses around the world. The firm leverages its patient capital, operational expertise, and global platform to support a diversified investment platform spanning Growth Equity, Infrastructure, and Strategic Solutions. General Atlantic manages approximately $126 billion in assets under management, inclusive of all strategies, as of March 31, 2026, with more than 900 professionals in 20 countries across five regions. For more information on General Atlantic, please visit www.generalatlantic.com. 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