Associate Director, Fund Accounting

SS&C Technologies; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in financial services seeks an Associate Director of Fund Accounting to lead client engagements and manage a dedicated team. This role emphasizes a strong understanding of accounting principles, particularly in alternative investments, and requires a proactive approach to ensure timely and accurate deliverables. The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical and interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to guide and develop team members while managing complex financial documentation. Join a progressive company that values equity and inclusivity in the workplace, and make a significant impact in the financial technology sector.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting experience focusing on alternative investment funds.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple client engagements and supervise client service teams.
• Deliver accurate work products within specified timelines.

Skills

Accounting

Alternative Investments

Financial Statements Preparation

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Deadline Oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.

Job Description

Associate Director, Fund Accounting

Location(s):

• Mississauga, Ontario at 5255 Orbitor Drive
• Toronto, Ontario at 200 Front Street
• Kitchener, Ontario at 508 Riverbend Drive

What You Will Get To Do:

• Manage multiple client engagements, including supervision of various client service teams ensuring meeting of all client deliverables
• Manage performance of direct reports. Provide feedback in appraisal and guidance to staff career development
• Deliver accurate and timely work product within specified deliverables timelines, and in coordination with the vice president and other team members
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of accounting, specifically with respect to alternative investment funds, with a focus on Private Markets.
• Review all transaction documentation and supporting files, and understand the features of the investment transactions, accruals, etc.
• Review work paper files for accuracy and completeness, including capital activity, investment activity, income and expense accruals, valuation adjustments, etc.
• Review management fee calculations, including, management fee waiver contributions, etc.
• Review investor allocations and capital account statements
• Review capital call and distribution calculations, sources/uses of cash, allocations, and investor notices
• Update and review distribution waterfall (carried interest) models, in keeping with the applicable fund terms
• Provide guidance, training and developing Team members
• Support corporate goals and business/departmental initiatives

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• 7+ years’ experience in accounting, with a focus on alternative investments funds
• Experience preparing and reviewing general ledgers, work papers and financial statements
• Deadline oriented with ability to complete assigned tasks independently.
• Attention to detail and demonstrated ability to multi-task
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with advanced Excel skills
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Significant mutual fund or investment accounting experience
• Thorough understanding of US and international investment characteristics is required in both common and exotics

SS&C Technologies Canada Corp. fosters a positive, equitable and progressive workforce and is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process. If you require any accommodation during the application and hiring process, please contact: [e-mail]

Thank you for your interest in SS&C! To further explore this opportunity, please apply through our careers page on the corporate website at www.ssctech.com/careers.

No phone calls or email applications please. We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those under consideration will be contacted.

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SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.