Associate Director, Fund Accounting

SS&C Technologies Holdings; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology company is seeking an Associate Director, Fund Accounting in Toronto. The role involves managing client engagements, ensuring accuracy in accounting for alternative investment funds, and supervising teams. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience and a relevant degree, with strong accounting skills. This organization values diversity and offers a hybrid working model and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid Work Model

RRSP Matching Program

Professional Development Reimbursement

Medical, Dental, Vision

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in accounting, focusing on alternative investments funds.
• Experience preparing and reviewing general ledgers, work papers and financial statements.
• Deadline oriented with ability to complete assigned tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple client engagements and supervise client service teams.
• Deliver accurate and timely work products within deadlines.
• Review all transaction documentation and supporting files.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Advanced Excel skills

Job description

Overview

Title : Associate Director, Fund Accounting

Location(s) :

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

SS&C Technologies is always looking to hire great talent across all our businesses. If you are looking for a future opportunity with SS&C please apply to this positions talent pool. Please note your application will be considered at the time when an active role is available.

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!
• Wide-Ranging Perspectives : Committed to Celebrating the Variety of Backgrounds, Talents and Experiences of Our Employees

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 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.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds to enable us to bring diverse perspectives to our thinking and conversation. 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 : .

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