Associate Manager, Hedge Fund Accounting

SS&C Technologies; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SS&C Technologies seeks an experienced fund accounting leader to guide a high-performing team responsible for NAV and P&L reporting for hedge fund clients. You will collaborate with clients and auditors and influence new product initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes leadership across complex fund structures, adherence to US GAAP, and delivery of accurate financials to sophisticated clients. Strong Excel skills and supervisory experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 4+ years’ experience in Accounting for a Hedge Fund Administrator.
• Experience supervising others (3+ years).
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Coach and lead the client service team.
• Review work product including P&L, NAVs, and allocations.
• Contribute to new product development and testing.
• Plan and supervise US client service accounting staff.
• Manage client relationships and satisfaction.
• Coordinate external audit process.
• Provide technical accounting knowledge to clients.
• Review client financial statements and related reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

US GAAP

Excel

Presentation

Team supervision

Audits

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

About the Role

Take on a leadership role at the center of hedge fund operations, where you’ll guide a team, oversee NAV and P&L reporting, and ensure the delivery of accurate, high-quality financials for sophisticated clients. You’ll partner closely with clients and auditors, contribute to new product initiatives, and play a key role in driving operational excellence across complex fund structures. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced fund accounting professional ready to expand their leadership impact in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

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

• Provide coaching, training and leadership as necessary to the client service team
• Review all work product prepared by accounting staff including monitoring and pricing of P&L, NAV’s and economic allocations
• Contribute to internal project initiatives regarding new product development, testing and implementation
• Coordinate overall work plan for US client service group accounting staff, which includes managing and monitoring work in progress
• Manage client relationships and satisfaction
• Establish a plan for new client setups, reorganizations and conversions
• Resolve fund accounting inquiries escalated to a supervisor
• Provide technical accounting/industry knowledge to our clients
• Coordinate, manage and monitor the external audit process
• Review client financial statements, partner capital statements and other required financial reporting

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• 4+ years’ experience in Accounting working for a Fund Administrator in Hedge Funds

What Sets You Apart

• CPA/CFA is a plus
• Experience working with allocations and financial statements/audit
• 3+ years’ experience supervising others
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP
• Prior experience with various products including equities, fixed income, repurchase agreements, futures, FX, Mortgages and options
• Solid knowledge of corporate actions
• Advanced MS Excel knowledge
• Ability to work under pressure and manage tight internal and client deadlines
• Strong communication skills, including verbal, written and presentation abilities