Director, Fund Accounting - GP Funds
$150k - $190k USD
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 830 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 long term 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, Credit, Climate, and Sustainable Infrastructure strategies. General Atlantic manages approximately $123 billion in assets under management, inclusive of all strategies, as of December 31, 2025, with more than 900 professionals in 20 countries across five regions. For more information on General Atlantic, please visit: www.generalatlantic.com.
Position Description
General Atlantic is looking to hire a Director to support the General Partner team. This position will report directly to the Vice President of the General Partner Funds and will have various responsibilities, including but not limited to overseeing day to day operations, assisting with audit and tax work on a quarterly cadence, and working closely with various teams across the firm on different functions of the carry program.
Responsibilities
- Review deliverables and journal entries prepared by junior team members
- Liaison with Human Capital Management to track and maintain carry allocations and grants
- Review realized carry calculations and distribution models (including the review and sign-off of wire transfers)
- Assist in the preparation of quarterly financials and work closely with the corporate accounting team on consolidation
- Work with both internal and external tax teams to help prepare quarterly tax estimates and the annual returns for the carry participants
- Work with third party administrator to prepare and approve various NAV packages on a quarterly basis
- Collaborate with the fund accounting team to analyze various data points that impact the carry program
- Coordinate with the management company and fund accounting team on expense reimbursements and allocations
- Utilize technology to automate current processes to increase efficiency and accuracy and assist with any special ad-hoc project
Qualifications
- CPA preferred. 6+ years of Public/Private accounting experience ideally in Private Equity
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required. Experience with AI, Altyrex, Anaplan or Power BI is a plus
- Sharp attention to detail and an innate drive for process improvement to achieve a high-quality work product while meeting all deadlines
- A critical thinker with strong analytical skills who expresses their thoughts clearly both in oral and written communications; comfortable interacting with senior leaders
- Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment with a strong capability to multi-task/prioritize competing demands
- An organized self-starter with a positive attitude and strong work ethic and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
GA Value
- 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
General Atlantic offers a robust reward program to all employees that will support you and your family, maintaining fulfilling, secure and healthy lives now and into the future, which includes but is not limited to medical insurance, retirement savings contributions, mental and physical health resources and an equal pay program that allows you to earn a base salary of $150,000 - $190,000 of which the exact amount offered will be driven by the degree to which you meet role requirements, additional special skills and experience. Additional reward programs, such as annual discretionary bonuses and long-term incentive programs, are available for eligible employees and are offered as recognition for performance and one’s contributions towards the organization’s success.
General Atlantic is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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