Accounting Intern - Summer 2026

Sculptor Capital Management • New York, NY

1d • $65,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Position: Global Controllers Group – Accounting Internship/ Part-Time Hire (2026) Location: New York Eligible Applicants: Undergraduate Class of 2027 (May/June) Application Deadline: April 17, 2025 Internship Timeline: May 26– July 31, 2026 Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000 Role The Fund Accounting team is looking to hire a student as an intern for Summer 2026 with the potential to transition to a part-time role this upcoming Fall/Winter. The part time hours would be flexible with a minimum of 8/hours per week. Group Overview The Global Controllers Group is responsible for accounting and financial reporting for Sculptor Capital as well as the private investment funds it manages. The group collaborates with other areas of the Firm on strategic initiatives, new product implementation and operational streamlining. Fund Accounting Financial Reporting: is responsible for preparing annual and quarterly financial information for submission to various regulators (e.g., U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, U.S. Treasury, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, overseas regulators), preparing annual audited fund financial statements provided to Sculptor Capital’s fund investors, preparing appropriate documentation, managing the audit process and various other ad hoc reporting needs Hedge Fund Accounting: is responsible for the firm’s accounting and financial reporting for Sculptor’s hedge funds and separately managed accounts. The group collaborates with other areas of the firm on strategic initiatives, new product implementation and operational streamlining. Closed-End Fund Accounting: is responsible for the firm’s accounting and financial reporting for Sculptor’s private credit and real estate investment funds and the underlying private investments. The group collaborates with other areas of the firm on strategic initiatives, new product implementation and operational streamlining. Sculptor Capital is a leading global alternative asset manager and a specialist in opportunistic investing. For over 30 years, we have pursued consistent outperformance by building an operating model and culture which balance the ability to act swiftly on market opportunity with rigorous diligence that minimizes risk. The success of our model is driven by a global team that is predominantly home-grown, long tenured and incentivized to put client outcomes first. With offices in New York, London, Hong Kong, and Abu Dhabi, we invest across credit, real estate and multi-strategy platforms in all major geographies.

Requirements

• Rising Senior applicants (class of 2027) located in the tri-state area
• Demonstrated interest in Accounting (accounting majors)
• Excellent academic credentials (GPA must be included on your resume)
• Motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking, and proactive with strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task effectively
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work well independently, as well as collaboratively in a team setting

Responsibilities

• Based on the needs of the group and experience of the candidate, the intern will rotate across the different functions of Fund accounting to gain a well rounded exposure to each.
• Gain expertise in the alternative asset management industry across geographies and asset classes
• Obtain hands-on experience in a small team setting that will provide you with exposure to a wide range of learning opportunities
• Assist in the preparation of financial information, documentation, and support, while ensuring financial and operational controls are followed
• Participate in research (e.g., technical accounting, competitor, regulatory, etc.) to assist in documenting processes and conclusions
• Assist with testing and documentation of new and updated financial systems and applications

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed