Full-Time

Associate – Fund Accounting

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General Atlantic

General Atlantic

201-500 employees

Growth investment firm supporting high-quality companies

Consulting
Venture Capital

Compensation Overview

$100k - $150kAnnually

+ Annual Discretionary Bonuses + Long-term Incentive Programs

Mid

Stamford, CT, USA

Category
Cost Accounting
Financial Accounting
Financial Analysis
Accounting
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Prior exposure to auditing and accounting/reporting functions
  • 2-4 years of public or private accounting experience preferred
  • CPA (or working towards CPA) required
  • Previous private equity experience required
  • Strong planning, organizational, and multitasking skills are crucial, must be able to quickly respond to requests for information
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Strong analytical capability and attention to detail
  • Good presentation skills and excellent PC proficiency
  • Significant proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including links, reference formulas/lookups, and pivot tables; Macro skills a plus)
  • PowerBI, Alteryx, or other data analytic software knowledge a plus
  • Team-player willing to assist others when asked
Responsibilities
  • Daily general ledger accounting duties, such as booking of transactions, accruals, and other journal entries
  • Reconciliation assistance with the period-end close
  • Support cash management activities, including cash flow planning and bank reconciliations
  • Assistance with capital call and distribution process, including investor notices and recording of the transactions
  • Process, review and allocation of invoices for payments to vendors
  • Tracking sales of investments and allocating proceeds and gains based on each partners ownership percentage
  • Assisting the team with preparation of investor reporting and annual audits, as well as internal and external compliance reporting

General Atlantic focuses on growth investing by partnering with high-quality companies and experienced management teams worldwide. Their approach combines global collaboration, sector-specific knowledge, and an understanding of economic growth factors to enhance the value of their investments. They aim to help each portfolio company become a market leader by offering strategic and operational support, ultimately increasing shareholder value over time. What sets General Atlantic apart from competitors is their integrated culture and the expertise of their investment professionals, who work together with a network of resources to provide tailored support for their portfolio companies.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$73.9B

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1980

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • General Atlantic is expanding into AI-driven solutions in travel and hospitality.
  • The firm is increasing its presence in the Middle Eastern retail market with Eyewa.
  • General Atlantic is entering the reinsurance market with Chariot Re, launching in 2025.

What critics are saying

  • Rising interest rates could impact the cost of capital and valuations.
  • Geopolitical tensions may disrupt operations in regions with significant investments.
  • Increased competition in private equity could make finding attractive opportunities harder.

What makes General Atlantic unique

  • General Atlantic has over three decades of growth investment experience globally.
  • The firm combines sector-specific expertise with a deep understanding of macroeconomic drivers.
  • General Atlantic offers strategic and operational support to help companies become market leaders.

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