Associate Director - Private Equity Fund Accounting

SS&C Technologies; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

SS&C Technologies is seeking an Associate Director to oversee the accounting and administration of multiple private equity funds, focusing on financial reporting, investor allocations, and waterfall calculations for demanding clients. The role combines deep fund accounting expertise with client service and hands-on leadership.

Based in a hybrid setup across Union, NJ; New York, NY; and Boston, MA, you will manage relationships, review governance and subscription documents, coordinate audits, and

Qualifications

• 12+ years' experience in accounting, with a focus on alternative investments funds.
• 3+ years supervising two or more professional staff.
• Hands-on management style with strong leadership skills.
• Directly responsible for hiring and termination decisions and ongoing feedback.
• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to multi-task.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple fund relationships with client deliverables.
• Coordinate timelines with staff and manage client expectations.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of accounting for alternative investment funds, esp. private equity.
• Participate in new business discussions with prospects and clients.
• Prepare development plans and conduct semiannual performance appraisals.
• Provide guidance to staff on technical and client-service topics.
• Review fund documents and investment transactions for proper fund terms.
• Oversee year-end audit process with client and auditors.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Associate Director, Private Equity Fund Accounting

Locations: Union, NJ; New York, NY; Boston, MA (hybrid)

About the Role

This leadership role is responsible for overseeing the accounting and administration of multiple alternative investment funds, with a primary focus on private equity clients. The position combines deep technical expertise in fund accounting with client relationship management, team leadership, and oversight of critical fund operations, including financial reporting, investor allocations, distribution waterfalls, and audit coordination. Success in this role requires strong project management skills, a hands-on leadership approach, and the ability to deliver exceptional client service while developing and mentoring staff.

Why Join SS&C

SS&C combines proprietary technology with deep industry expertise to support complex financial and health care operations. Our teams design, implement, and operate solutions that help clients manage data, automate processes, and scale their businesses with confidence.

You will work with industry experts, modern platforms, and evolving technologies, gaining exposure to real-world operational challenges and large-scale enterprise environments.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Manage multiple fund relationships, including scheduling and meeting all client deliverables
• Maintain/manage client expectations and coordinate deliverables timelines with staff
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of accounting, specifically with respect to alternative investment funds, with a focus on private equity funds
• Participate in new business discussions with prospects and existing clients
• Prepare and maintain goals and career development plans for all direct reports
• Prepare semiannual performance appraisals and discussions for all direct reports
• Provide guidance and direction to staff on all technical and client-service-related topics
• Review fund governing documents, offering documents, subscription documents, side letters, and investment management agreements, in order to ensure proper application of fund terms
• 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 offsetable amounts, 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
• Create, maintain, and/or review distribution waterfall (carried interest) models, in keeping with the applicable fund terms
• Prepare and/or review financial statements, notes disclosures, and supporting schedules
• Develop/maintain robust review procedures around deliverables
• Manage the year-end audit process, in collaboration with the client and auditors

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 12+ years' experience in accounting, with a focus on alternative investments funds - private equity experience a plus
• 3+ years' experience supervising two or more professional staff
• Directly responsible for hiring and termination decisions as well as providing continuous performance feedback to staff
• Hands-on management style with strong leadership skills and ability to develop staff
• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to multi-task
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with advanced Excel skills
• Team player

What Sets You Apart

• Master's degree preferred
• CPA designation a plus
• FIS Investran experience a plus

Join SS&C, where innovation meets global opportunities.

Unless explicitly requested or approached by SS&C Technologies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.

SS&C Technologies offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan with company match; paid time off, holidays, and parental leave; and professional development reimbursement opportunity.

Actual base salary will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, prior experience, educatio