Accounting Intern - Summer 2026

Job Description

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.

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

Qualifications:

• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Sculptor Capital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, alienage or citizenship status, marital or familial status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability (where the applicant or employee is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation), any protected military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault or offense, or stalking.