Senior Fund Accounting Associate

Senior Fund Accountant | Alternative Investments | NYC

We’re partnering with a growing alternative investment manager looking to add a Senior Fund Accountant to its New York finance team. This is a strong opportunity for someone looking for broader exposure, increased ownership, and a long-term path toward Manager and Controller-level responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

- Manage key aspects of the monthly and quarterly fund accounting close

- Review NAVs, capital accounts, allocations, and reconciliations

- Prepare and review management fees, carried interest, and distributions

- Oversee and coordinate with third-party fund administrators

- Support quarterly and annual financial statement preparation

- Coordinate with external auditors, tax providers, and other service partners

- Assist with capital calls, distributions, and investor reporting

- Gain exposure to valuations and underlying investment activity

- Participate in process improvements and other finance initiatives as the platform grows

What They’re Looking For:

- 3–6+ years of fund accounting or relevant investment management experience

- Background within an alternative investment manager, fund administrator, or public accounting firm

- Experience with private equity, private credit, real estate, or other alternative investment products preferred

- Strong understanding of NAVs, capital activity, allocations, and financial reporting

- Someone looking to take on more ownership and continue progressing within fund finance

Why Consider It:

- Broad exposure across the full fund lifecycle

- Direct interaction with experienced finance leadership

- Opportunity to expand beyond traditional fund accounting responsibilities

- Clear runway toward Manager and Assistant Controller-level opportunities

- Growing platform with the ability to take on additional responsibility over time

- Strong work-life balance compared with many alternative investment firms

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to stay within alternative investments while gaining better exposure, stronger career growth, and a more sustainable work-life balance.