26North
Fund Accountant - Private Equity, Credit, and Insurance Strategies (New York)
26North, New York, New York, United States, 10261
About 26North
26North is a next-generation, integrated, multi-asset class investment platform, founded by Josh Harris. 26North provides investment advice and opportunities to its clients related to a variety of investment strategies, including, but not limited to, Private Equity, Private Credit, and Insurance and Reinsurance solutions. Josh Harris and the 26North team bring decades of experience managing third party capital to help clients achieve their financial goals while leaving a lasting impact on the communities they serve. As of December 2025, 26North has approximately $32 billion in assets under management. For more information, visit us at
www.26n.com .
Job Description
26North is seeking a Fund Accountant to support our growing alternatives platform across Private Equity, Private Credit, and Insurance investment strategies. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate fund books and records, executing monthly/quarterly closes, partnering with investment teams and key stakeholders, and overseeing third-party administrators and audit processes.
The ideal candidate brings a strong alternatives accounting foundation, thrives in a high-growth environment, and is excited to take ownership of critical deliverables while continuously improving processes and infrastructure.
Responsibilities
Fund Close, NAV & Core Accounting
Own the monthly/quarterly close for assigned funds and vehicles, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and GAAP-based NAV calculations. Maintain complete and accurate general ledgers, trial balances, and supporting schedules across Private Equity, Credit, and Insurance strategies. Review trading activity, investment transactions, and cash movements; ensure timely and accurate booking in partnership with Operations and Investment teams. Perform variance analysis and develop clear explanations of performance drivers for internal stakeholders. Prepare and review capital calls, distributions, subscriptions/redemptions (where applicable), and investor allocation schedules. Calculate and review management fees, incentive fees/carry, waterfalls, and other complex fund economics in accordance with governing documents.
Financial Reporting & Audit Support
Lead preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements, footnote support, and reporting packages for internal and external use. Coordinate and manage year-end audits, serving as a primary point of contact for external auditors. Support regulatory and client reporting needs, including data for Form PF, ADV, NAIC/insurance-adjacent reporting, or other filings as relevant to the platform. Oversee deliverables from third-party administrators, including NAV packages, capital activity reporting, and financial statements.
Process Improvement & Systems
Identify and implement opportunities to automate, streamline, and enhance close, reporting, and data workflows. Assist in the development and optimization of fund accounting tools, templates, and controls.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. CPA preferred 24 years of fund accounting, financial reporting, or audit experience within alternatives. Experience across private credit, private equity, insurance/reinsurance investment platforms, or complex multi-vehicle structures preferred. Preference for experience in a leading public accounting firm (FS/alternatives audit) Highly rated and willing to provide reviews from current or past employment Exceptional knowledge of US GAAP and alternatives fund accounting concepts (NAV, allocations, fees, carry/waterfalls, capital activity). Advanced Excel skills; experience with fund accounting systems such as Allvue (AltaReturn), Investran, eFront, Geneva, VPM, Wall Street Office, or similar is a plus. Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-moving environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to partner effectively with senior stakeholders. Strong track record and demonstrated commitment to upholding our core values of excellence, teamwork, stewardship, integrity, and respect.
Benefits
26North offers a competitive base salary and discretionary bonus based on performance as well as a comprehensive benefits package. Passionate about the teams we support and the communities where our teams operate, we offer opportunities to enjoy the love of the game together, including complimentary and discounted tickets to games, concerts and other events.
26North is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The base salary for this position is expected to be between $100,000.00 and $140,000.00. The base salary offered to the chosen candidate will be commensurate with a candidates relevant experience and other qualifications for the position, as determined by the Company in its sole discretion.
26North is a next-generation, integrated, multi-asset class investment platform, founded by Josh Harris. 26North provides investment advice and opportunities to its clients related to a variety of investment strategies, including, but not limited to, Private Equity, Private Credit, and Insurance and Reinsurance solutions. Josh Harris and the 26North team bring decades of experience managing third party capital to help clients achieve their financial goals while leaving a lasting impact on the communities they serve. As of December 2025, 26North has approximately $32 billion in assets under management. For more information, visit us at
www.26n.com .
Job Description
26North is seeking a Fund Accountant to support our growing alternatives platform across Private Equity, Private Credit, and Insurance investment strategies. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate fund books and records, executing monthly/quarterly closes, partnering with investment teams and key stakeholders, and overseeing third-party administrators and audit processes.
The ideal candidate brings a strong alternatives accounting foundation, thrives in a high-growth environment, and is excited to take ownership of critical deliverables while continuously improving processes and infrastructure.
Responsibilities
Fund Close, NAV & Core Accounting
Own the monthly/quarterly close for assigned funds and vehicles, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and GAAP-based NAV calculations. Maintain complete and accurate general ledgers, trial balances, and supporting schedules across Private Equity, Credit, and Insurance strategies. Review trading activity, investment transactions, and cash movements; ensure timely and accurate booking in partnership with Operations and Investment teams. Perform variance analysis and develop clear explanations of performance drivers for internal stakeholders. Prepare and review capital calls, distributions, subscriptions/redemptions (where applicable), and investor allocation schedules. Calculate and review management fees, incentive fees/carry, waterfalls, and other complex fund economics in accordance with governing documents.
Financial Reporting & Audit Support
Lead preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements, footnote support, and reporting packages for internal and external use. Coordinate and manage year-end audits, serving as a primary point of contact for external auditors. Support regulatory and client reporting needs, including data for Form PF, ADV, NAIC/insurance-adjacent reporting, or other filings as relevant to the platform. Oversee deliverables from third-party administrators, including NAV packages, capital activity reporting, and financial statements.
Process Improvement & Systems
Identify and implement opportunities to automate, streamline, and enhance close, reporting, and data workflows. Assist in the development and optimization of fund accounting tools, templates, and controls.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. CPA preferred 24 years of fund accounting, financial reporting, or audit experience within alternatives. Experience across private credit, private equity, insurance/reinsurance investment platforms, or complex multi-vehicle structures preferred. Preference for experience in a leading public accounting firm (FS/alternatives audit) Highly rated and willing to provide reviews from current or past employment Exceptional knowledge of US GAAP and alternatives fund accounting concepts (NAV, allocations, fees, carry/waterfalls, capital activity). Advanced Excel skills; experience with fund accounting systems such as Allvue (AltaReturn), Investran, eFront, Geneva, VPM, Wall Street Office, or similar is a plus. Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-moving environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to partner effectively with senior stakeholders. Strong track record and demonstrated commitment to upholding our core values of excellence, teamwork, stewardship, integrity, and respect.
Benefits
26North offers a competitive base salary and discretionary bonus based on performance as well as a comprehensive benefits package. Passionate about the teams we support and the communities where our teams operate, we offer opportunities to enjoy the love of the game together, including complimentary and discounted tickets to games, concerts and other events.
26North is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The base salary for this position is expected to be between $100,000.00 and $140,000.00. The base salary offered to the chosen candidate will be commensurate with a candidates relevant experience and other qualifications for the position, as determined by the Company in its sole discretion.