Senior Associate, Corporate Accounting

General Atlantic•New York, NY

13d•$130,000 - $180,000

About The Position

General Atlantic is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Corporate Accounting team. This is a high-impact role reporting to the Director of Consolidation & External Reporting. This role is a strong executional position at the core of GA’s financial close and reporting cycle. The Senior Associate will be a hands-on contributor supporting the consolidation of GA’s parent entity and the preparation of its consolidated financial statements, working within a high-performing team that holds itself to rigorous standards of accuracy and disclosure. The ideal candidate brings solid grounding in operational consolidation and financial reporting, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work effectively across functions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to deepen their experience at a leading global alternative asset manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA required or actively pursuing
5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, with a preference for candidates with Big Four public accounting experience (audit or advisory) combined with relevant industry exposure
Proficiency with general U.S. GAAP and its application across a complex, multi-entity organization
Familiarity with the alternative asset management industry or broader financial services sector
Experience with multi-entity consolidations involving intercompany eliminations, non-controlling interests, or variable interest entities
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present information clearly and work effectively across functions
High attention to detail, with the discipline to maintain accuracy and rigor across high-volume, deadline-driven reporting cycles

Nice To Haves

Public company experience, including financial statement preparation and footnote disclosure
Experience with internal controls documentation
Familiarity with investment company accounting (ASC 946), carried interest, and management fee revenue recognition
Experience with Workday Financials or similar ERP platforms
Experience with Workiva or other reporting software
Exposure to multi-jurisdictional consolidation across international operating entities

Responsibilities

Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation of GA’s parent entity, including its subsidiaries, joint ventures, and consolidated investment vehicles across multiple legal entity structures
Help operationalize GA’s consolidation accounting policies in accordance with documented procedures, workpaper standards, and reviewer checklists, escalating issues to the Director of Consolidation & External Reporting as appropriate
Assist in the preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory reporting requirements
Perform intercompany elimination processes, non-controlling interest accounting, and equity method investment accounting
Review and record equity compensation analyses prepared by third-party advisors, ensuring accuracy of journal entries, appropriate classification, and completeness of related financial statement disclosures
Liaise with the Head of Accounting Policy to surface consolidation and reporting issues that require formal policy determinations
Support audit and review procedures; prepare PBC deliverables, coordinate walkthroughs, and respond to auditor inquiries
Assist in the preparation of quarterly financial statements including footnotes, disclosures, and supporting analysis; support accuracy and completeness of footnote content
Prepare the statement of cash flows and statement of changes in shareholders’ equity, ensuring technical accuracy, appropriate classification, and clear disclosure
Support maintenance of internal controls over financial reporting for consolidation and external reporting processes
Assist with management reporting preparation
Help mentor junior accounting professionals supporting consolidation and reporting; contribute to a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement
Help maintain the cross-functional quarterly reporting calendar, coordinating deadlines and deliverables across Finance, Legal, HR, and business teams to ensure an orderly and on-time close and reporting cycle
Support quarterly meetings by preparing materials, tracking action items, and following up with stakeholders to gather information necessary for complete and accurate financial statement disclosures
Collaborate with FP&A, Valuation, Legal, Tax, and HR functions to ensure financial statement completeness and alignment across the organization
Prepare reporting materials and analyses for review by the CAO and CFO; help communicate complex accounting issues clearly to non-accounting stakeholders
Support integration of acquired businesses into the firm’s consolidation framework and reporting infrastructure