Associate, Fund Accounting
General Atlantic is a global investment firm that partners with entrepreneurs and investors to build long-term value. It provides growth equity, credit, energy transition, infrastructure, and capital solutions, supported by operational expertise and a global platform.
About General Atlantic
Founded in 1980, General Atlantic is a global investment platform focused on identifying and supporting companies with strong growth potential. Its strategies include growth equity, private credit, energy transition, and infrastructure investing. The firm provides patient capital, customized investment solutions, portfolio support, operational expertise, and value-creation services to entrepreneurs, portfolio companies, institutional investors, families, endowments, foundations, and other capital partners.
Skills
About the Role
You will play an integral role in the financial accounting and reporting of the firm's investment partnerships. You will handle daily general ledger accounting duties, coordinate with third-party administrators, review and validate NAV calculations and investor allocations, assist with period-end close, support cash management activities, help with the capital call and distribution process, process vendor invoices, track sales of investments, and assist with investor reporting, annual audits, and compliance reporting.
Requirements
- 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
- 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
Responsibilities
- Book daily transactions, accruals, and other journal entries in the general ledger
- Coordinate with third-party administrators, reviewing and validating NAV calculations, capital account statements, and investor allocations
- Assist with reconciliations for the period-end close
- Support cash management activities including cash flow planning and bank reconciliations
- Assist with the capital call and distribution process, including investor notices and transaction recording
- Process, review, and allocate invoices for payments to vendors
- Track sales of investments and allocate proceeds and gains based on partner ownership percentages
- Assist with preparation of investor reporting, annual audits, and internal and external compliance reporting
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Retirement savings contributions
- Mental and physical health resources
- Equal pay program
- Annual discretionary bonuses
- Long-term incentive programs