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Fund Accounting Manager

Atlas Search
New Providence, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/26/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fund Accounting Manager position at Atlas Search?

A leading global alternative investment platform with a long-standing presence across private equity, real assets, credit, and multi-strategy investing. The firm manages capital for institutional and private investors worldwide and is known for its scale, disciplined investment approach, and collaborative culture. Its teams work closely across investment, finance, tax, and investor relations functions to support complex fund structures operating across multiple asset classes and jurisdictions.


Job Title

Private Equity Fund Accounting– AVP


Role Overview

This position sits within a global fund finance function supporting private equity investment vehicles offered through a private wealth and multi-asset platform. The team is responsible for fund-level accounting, performance reporting, and investor reporting, while also partnering closely with front-office, portfolio management, tax, and investor-facing teams. The role offers broad exposure to fund operations, financial reporting, and stakeholder interaction in a fast-paced environment.


Key Responsibilities

  • Review daily cash movements and investment activity
  • Monitor and track credit facility usage and related reporting
  • Review journal entries and perform general ledger account analysis
  • Coordinate capital calls and investor distributions
  • Review carried interest and distribution waterfall calculations
  • Review management fee calculations and investor billing
  • Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements, including audited reports and disclosures
  • Prepare quarterly capital account statements and internal reporting packages
  • Support investor inquiries related to fund activity and reporting
  • Manage regulatory filings and reporting requirements (e.g., private fund regulatory submissions)
  • Partner with tax teams to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data
  • Assist with special projects and ad-hoc internal initiatives


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
  • CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred
  • 5-15 years of experience in public accounting and/or private equity fund administration
  • Strong technical accounting and analytical skills
  • High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Ability to build effective working relationships across teams and seniority levels
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Advanced Excel proficiency required
  • Experience with private equity fund accounting systems a plus

Salary : $125,000 - $185,000

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