Director, Management Company

General Atlantic•Stamford, CT

About The Position

General Atlantic is seeking an experienced, hands-on finance professional to join the Management Company team as Director, Management Company. This position will report directly to the Senior Director, Management Company and will play a key role in executing the firm’s finance transformation strategy and supporting the continued growth and operational scalability of the management company. The Director will be responsible for both leading and actively participating in core accounting and operational activities, including accounts receivable and management fee operations, reconciliations, fixed assets, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit coordination. This role requires a strong technical accounting foundation and a willingness to operate in a player-coach capacity within a high-performing environment. The ideal candidate is a CPA with deep accounting expertise, strong operational instincts, and the ability to balance strategic initiatives with day-to-day execution. This individual should be comfortable working across all levels of the organization and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will also have experience working within a global operating model and partnering effectively with offshore/shared service accounting teams, including coordinating workflows, managing deliverables, and maintaining high-quality service execution across distributed teams.

Requirements

7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including experience within public accounting and/or corporate accounting, preferably with a multinational or asset management firm
Experience performing public company closing processes
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and experience with both accrual and cash basis accounting
Prior experience mentoring, training, or overseeing junior accounting professionals preferred
Experience with monthly and quarterly close processes, financial reporting, and external audits
Solid understanding of full-cycle accounts receivable processes including billing, collections, cash application, reconciliation, and reporting
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy and data integrity
Effective verbal and written communication skills; able to collaborate across teams and present findings to senior stakeholders
Strong organizational and time management abilities with the capacity to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, v-lookups, formulas); experience with Workday Financials, Alteryx, Power Query, or Workiva is a plus
Self-starter with a high level of professional maturity, intellectual curiosity, and a continuous improvement mindset
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented, global environment
Demonstrated ability and willingness to operate in a hands-on, roll-up-the-sleeves environment while managing competing strategic and operational priorities

Responsibilities

Lead and actively participate in monthly and quarterly close processes, including preparation and review of journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting activities
Maintain hands-on responsibility for the full-cycle accounts receivable process, including invoicing, management fee billing, cash application, collections, aging analysis, and reconciliation to the general ledger
Prepare and review management fee accruals and oversee collection activities related to management fee receivables from investment partnerships and affiliated entities
Maintain and reconcile intercompany receivables, ensuring accurate recording and timely settlement of related-party transactions
Prepare and present detailed accounts receivable reports, including aging analyses and cash flow projections, to senior management
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement opportunities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting and accounts receivable processes through best practices and automation tools
Provide backup support for multi-currency, multi-book fixed asset accounting, including recording additions, disposals, and depreciation
Contribute to finance transformation initiatives, including process optimization and systems enhancements
Ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements, particularly within the accounts receivable function
Perform account reconciliations and roll forward on key management company accounts, including variance analysis year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter
Partner with IT to improve Workday-enabled workflows, reporting, controls, and data integrity across management company operations
Support preparation of financial data and disclosures for inclusion in 10-K filings and other SEC reporting in coordination with the corporate accounting team
Assist with government reporting requirements, including U.S. Census surveys, commercial rent tax, and property tax filings
Mentor junior team members while remaining actively involved in day-to-day accounting operations and special projects