Senior Associate, Consolidation & External Reporting
General Atlantic is a global investment firm that partners with entrepreneurs and investors to build long-term value.
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.
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About the Role
Join General Atlantic's Corporate Accounting team as a hands-on contributor supporting consolidation of the firm's parent entity and preparation of consolidated financial statements. The role reports to the Director of Consolidation & External Reporting and collaborates with Finance, FP&A, Valuation, Legal, Tax, and HR.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA required or actively pursuing.
- 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably including Big Four public accounting and relevant industry experience.
- Proficiency with U.S. GAAP in a complex, multi-entity organization.
- Familiarity with alternative asset management or financial services.
- Experience with multi-entity consolidations, intercompany eliminations, non-controlling interests, or variable interest entities.
- Strong organizational skills, communication skills, and attention to detail.
- Public company financial statement and footnote disclosure experience preferred.
- Internal controls documentation experience preferred.
- Familiarity with ASC 946, carried interest, management fee revenue recognition, Workday Financials, Workiva, or similar tools preferred.
- Exposure to multi-jurisdictional consolidation preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation of the parent entity, subsidiaries, joint ventures, and consolidated investment vehicles.
- Operationalize consolidation accounting policies using documented procedures, workpaper standards, and reviewer checklists.
- Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statements under U.S. GAAP and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Perform intercompany eliminations, non-controlling interest accounting, and equity method investment accounting.
- Review equity compensation analyses and ensure accurate journal entries and disclosures.
- Support audit and review procedures, PBC deliverables, walkthroughs, and auditor inquiries.
- Prepare footnotes, disclosures, supporting analysis, statements of cash flows, and statements of changes in shareholders' equity.
- Maintain internal controls over financial reporting and assist with management reporting.
- Mentor junior accounting professionals and maintain the quarterly reporting calendar.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and prepare reporting materials for the CAO and CFO.
- Support integration of acquired businesses into the consolidation and reporting infrastructure.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Retirement savings plan with employer matching
- Professional development opportunities and ongoing training
- Collaborative and inclusive work culture with opportunities for advancement
- Annual discretionary bonuses and long-term incentive programs for eligible employees