About General Atlantic
General Atlantic is a leading global investor in the private markets with more than four decades of experience providing capital and strategic support for over 540 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. The firm leverages its patient capital, operational expertise, and global platform to support a diversified investment platform spanning Growth Equity, Credit, Climate, and Infrastructure strategies. General Atlantic manages approximately $100 billion in assets under management, inclusive of all strategies, as of October 1, 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 a Senior Associate to support the Transaction Accounting team. This position will report directly to the Vice President of Fund Finance. In this role, you will be a key player in creating value by strengthening and developing the internal accounting functionalities at General Atlantic. This multi-faceted role will allow you to develop and extend your financial and interpersonal skills as you collaborate with management finance teams to advance General Atlantic’s accounting and financial reporting objectives.
Responsibilities
- General ledger analysis to facilitate month/quarter-end close
- Daily journal entries to record cash transactions related to capital calls and portfolio liquidations
- Tracking sales of investments and allocating proceeds and gains based on each partners ownership percentage
- Reviewing and analyzing partners’ capital account
- Assisting the Controller with annual audit procedures
- Assisting management with the preparation of financial statements
- Bridge loan facility allocation and payment
- Establishing and maintaining internal controls
- Respond to general partner/investor inquiries
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
- Strong academic background with a concentration in accounting
- 5+ years of experience in private accounting required
- Partnership accounting experience required
- Investment industry experience is a plus
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Macro skills and knowledge of Alteryx, Anaplan, and Power BI are a plus
- Ability to able to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks
- Strong analytical capability while maintaining a great attention to detail
- Team player; able to collaborate with peers
- Creativity, thoughtful business judgment and professional maturity
- Record of outstanding professional and academic achievement
- High energy level, strong communication skills, and an intellectual curiosity
- Desire to collaborate with colleagues throughout the firm globally
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 $130-160,000 USD, 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
