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. 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 (Actis) strategies. General Atlantic manages approximately $103 billion in assets under management, inclusive of all strategies, as of December 31, 2024, with more than 900 professionals in 20 countries across five regions. For more information on General Atlantic, please visit: www.generalatlantic.com.
Position Summary
General Atlantic is looking to hire an Associate to support the Corporate Accounting team. This position will report directly to the Corporate Controller.
This individual will be responsible for performing monthly and quarterly close activities, preparing financial packages and materials for review by senior management, assisting in the preparation of annual and quarterly consolidated financial statements, liaising with external auditors, and maintaining documentation for the corporate accounting team.
Responsibilities
- Assist with monthly and quarterly close activities, including recording journal entries performing account reconciliations, and providing insightful explanations of variances
- Preparation of monthly and ad hoc financial presentations to senior management
- Assist with the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements
- Prepare footnote disclosures to support quarterly and annual financial statements
Qualifications
- 4-6 years of experience (including at least 2 years in public accounting)
- Bachelor’s degree and CPA required
- Strong US GAAP accounting expertise
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, including ability to develop complex PowerPoint presentations
- Workday and/or Investran knowledge a plus
- Alteryx knowledge a plus
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., PowerBi or Tableau) a plus
- Alternative asset management or financial services experience is preferred, but not required
- Commitment to excellence in work product, strong time management skills, and a desire to learn
- High energy level, strong communication skills
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 $100,000-$140,000, 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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What We Do
General Atlantic is a leading global growth investor with more than four decades of experience providing capital and strategic support for over 520 growth companies throughout its history. Established in 1980, General Atlantic continues to be the 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 $97 billion in assets under management, inclusive of all strategies, as of October 1, 2024 (based on valuations as of June 30, 2024), with more than 900 professionals in 20 countries across five regions.
For more information on General Atlantic, please visit: www.generalatlantic.com
