Associate Manager, Fund Accounting – Financial Statements

SS&C Technologies; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SS&C Technologies is seeking an Associate Manager in Dallas to lead fund accounting and financial statement preparation for private equity clients. The role combines day-to-day accounting work with client interaction and team development.

You will oversee preparation of financial statements, coordinating with audits, and guiding junior staff while ensuring accuracy and timely reporting. The position requires GAAP knowledge and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Progressive accounting experience with alternative investment funds.
• Experience preparing and reviewing fund financial statements and disclosures.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP for investment companies/partnerships.
• Experience leading teams or coordinating deliverables.
• Experience supporting external audits and communicating with clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Record investment transactions, capital calls, distributions, and valuations.
• Review trial balances, ledgers, and workpapers.
• Coordinate audits and interface with clients and auditors.
• Lead a team, assign work, and monitor deadlines.
• Identify process improvements and strengthen controls.

Skills

Fund accounting

Team leadership

Client interaction

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA candidate

Tools

Excel

Fund accounting software

Job description

Job Title: Associate Manager, Fund Accounting – Financial Statements

Locations: Dallas, TX (hybrid)

About the Role

Join our private markets team in a hands-on role focused on fund accounting and financial statement preparation for private equity and fund of funds clients. As an Associate Manager, you will serve as a team lead and reviewer while actively performing day-to-day accounting and financial reporting responsibilities.

You will help coordinate client deliverables, prepare and review financial statements, support audits, and guide junior team members. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced fund accountant who enjoys detailed accounting work, client interaction, and developing others.

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

• Prepare and review annual and interim financial statements, including supporting schedules, footnotes, and disclosures for private equity and fund of funds clients.
• Perform day-to-day fund accounting activities, including recording investment transactions, capital calls, distributions, expense accruals, and valuation adjustments.
• Prepare and review trial balances, general ledger reconciliations, and financial statement workpapers, ensuring reports agree to underlying accounting records.
• Prepare and review capital account statements, investor allocations, and management fee calculations.
• Review fund governing documents, including limited partnership agreements, offering documents, side letters, and investment management agreements, to ensure accurate application of fund terms.
• Prepare and review distribution waterfall calculations in accordance with fund agreements.
• Review financial statements for compliance with U.S. GAAP and other applicable reporting requirements, escalating complex accounting matters as needed.
• Serve as a team lead, helping assign work, coordinate priorities, and monitor deadlines while maintaining responsibility for your own accounting and reporting deliverables.
• Review junior team members’ work, provide constructive feedback, and support their technical development through day-to-day coaching.
• Coordinate audit requests, prepare supporting documentation, and work with clients and external auditors to resolve questions and complete reporting on schedule.
• Maintain regular communication with clients and internal teams regarding deliverables, outstanding items, and reporting timelines.
• Assist with tax reporting support and other client deliverables as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, strengthen controls, and enhance the accuracy and efficiency of financial reporting.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Progressive accounting experience supporting alternative investment funds, including private equity and/or fund of funds.
• Hands-on experience preparing and reviewing fund financial statements, supporting workpapers, and disclosures.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP as it applies to investment companies and investment partnerships.
• Experience reviewing others’ work, coordinating deliverables, or serving as a team lead.
• Experience supporting external audits and communicating with clients and auditors.

What Sets You Apart

• CPA designation or progress toward certification.
• Strong technical accounting skills and the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• A hands-on approach, with the ability to balance daily accounting responsibilities, work review, and team guidance.
• Experience interpreting fund agreements and applying terms to allocations, fees, and distributions.
• A collaborative coaching style and an interest in developing junior staff.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills and familiarity with fund accounting and financial reporting systems.

Join SS&C, where innovation meets global opportunities.