Associate Director, Fund Accounting

SS & C Advent; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Associate Director for Fund Accounting. In this pivotal role, you will manage client engagements, supervise teams, and ensure timely and accurate deliverables. Your expertise in accounting, particularly in alternative investments, will be crucial as you review transaction documentation and guide team members. With a commitment to flexibility and a hybrid work model, this role offers an exciting opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment. Join a company that values diversity and innovation, and contribute to meaningful projects that impact the financial services and healthcare sectors.

Benefits

Hybrid Work Model

Business Casual Dress Code

RRSP Matching Program

Professional Development Reimbursement

Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Discounts on fitness clubs

Training through SS&C Learning Institute

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting experience, focusing on alternative investments funds.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, especially for Private Markets.

Responsibilities

• Manage client engagements and supervise service teams to meet deliverables.
• Deliver accurate work products on time, coordinating with team members.

Skills

Accounting

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Deadline oriented

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

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Associate Director, Fund Accounting

Apply locations Mississauga, Canada Toronto, Canada Kitchener, Canada time type Full time posted on Posted 7 Days Ago job requisition id R26246

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

Get To Know The Team:

SS&C is leading the way. We continue to look for today’s and tomorrow’s brightest talent, those that embody a spirit to improve not only their lives, but those around them. From college students to seasoned and experienced professionals, we encourage you to reach out and apply to our welcoming and inclusive environment.

SS&C prides itself on hiring diverse, honest, dynamic individuals, who value collaboration, accountability, integrity, and innovation to name a few. We are a fast-paced environment, who promote flexibility, authenticity and offer a hybrid working model to ensure employees can manage their day and meet both work and personal commitments.

Why You Will Love It Here!

• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model & a Business Casual Dress Code, including jeans
• Your Future: RRSP Matching Program, Professional Development Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave
• Diversity & Inclusion: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, including SS&C Learning Institute
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

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.

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.