atlantic groupManhattan, NY
Assistant Controller
$140,000 - $170,000
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Assistant Controller
atlantic groupManhattan, NY
today
$140,000 - $170,000
Portfolio Management and Investment AdviceMiscellaneous Financial Investment ActivitiesOther Accounting Services
Apply for this role (opens in a new tab)Join a rapidly growing, technology-focused private equity firm managing approximately $2B in AUM. This is a unique opportunity to become the firm's first dedicated accounting hire, working directly with the CFO and helping build the finance and accounting infrastructure from the ground up.
Position: Assistant Controller
Location: New York City (5 days/week in office)
Compensation: $140,000 - $170,000 base + bonus (target total compensation up to ~$200,000)
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee outsourced fund accounting activities performed by a leading fund administrator
- Own management company accounting and financial operations
- Review fund-level reporting, capital activity, and partnership accounting
- Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors
- Partner directly with the CFO on process improvements, reporting, and infrastructure development
- Play a key role in scaling the accounting function as the firm continues to grow
Ideal Background:
- CPA strongly preferred 5-10 years of accounting experience
- Experience within private equity, venture capital, partnership accounting, or alternative investments
- Public/private accounting with strong accounting fundamentals and exposure to either fund or management company accounting
- What Makes This Opportunity Unique?
- Direct reporting line to a highly regarded CFO known for mentorship and professional development
- Rare chance to help build an institutional-quality accounting function from the ground floor
- Exposure to both fund and management company operations
- Collaborative, intellectually honest culture with long-term growth potential
- Established external support from top-tier audit and tax advisors50763
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Lead
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$140,000 - $170,000
Location
Manhattan, NY
Occupation
Accountants and Auditors
Industry
Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
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