What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fund Accountant position at Atlas Search?
Our client is a growing multi-billion-dollar investment platform that is expanding their finance and operations team as they prepare to launch additional investment vehicles within their core strategy. The firm is seeking a hands-on fund accounting professional who will work closely with senior leadership on a lean, high-impact team. This position offers broad exposure across public and private markets, fund launches, operational infrastructure, and cross-functional initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Fund Accounting & Oversight
Review and oversee administrator-delivered NAV packages, fee calculations, allocations, monthly reporting, and all reconciliations across cash, positions, valuations, and performance. Ensure accuracy of fund expenses, accruals, and capital activity.
Public Markets Support: Review daily trades, positions, and P&L; work with the trading desk to resolve breaks; monitor exposures, derivatives, financing, and prime broker activity; support month-end close and internal reporting.
Audit, Reporting & Controls: Assist with annual audits, quarterly financial reporting, compliance filings, investor reporting, and regulatory documentation while maintaining strong internal controls and valuation policies.
Operations & Process Improvement: Enhance systems, workflows, and reconciliation processes across public and private markets; collaborate with operations, investment, trading, and compliance teams; identify automation opportunities and participate in firmwide strategic projects.
Qualifications
- 3–7 years of experience in hedge fund operations, fund accounting, fund administration, or Big 4 asset management audit.
- Strong understanding of fund structures (master-feeder, parallel funds, SPVs, co-investment vehicles).
- Experience with fund launches or supporting multiple investment vehicles preferred.
- Exposure to hybrid / crossover strategies (public private) is a plus.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a lean, fast-paced environment.
- Strong Excel skills and a comfort with systems, data, and process design.
Salary : $125,000 - $165,000