Manager, Hedge Fund Accounting

SS&C Technologies; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SS&C Technologies is seeking a seasoned accounting manager to lead the Private Markets Accounting team in the San Francisco Bay Area, focusing on private equity and real assets funds. You will plan, coach, review outputs, and drive successful client outcomes across allocations, P&L, and NAV reporting.

Ideal candidates will have 4–6+ years in hedge fund accounting, supervisory experience, and a solid foundation in US GAAP.

Qualifications

• 4-6+ years’ experience in Accounting working for a Fund Administrator in Hedge Funds
• Experience working with allocations and financial statements/audit
• 3+ years’ experience supervising others
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Responsibilities

• Coordinate overall work plan for US client service group accounting staff, which includes managing and monitoring work in progress
• 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
• 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

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Advanced MS Excel

Strong communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Locations: San Francisco, CA | Walnut Creek, CA | Hybrid

About the Role

Managers on the Private Markets Accounting team have a deep understanding of administration for alternative investment funds with a focus on Private Equity/Real Assets. They develop and execute plans, including setting functional priorities for the team and production.

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

• Coordinate overall work plan for US client service group accounting staff, which includes managing and monitoring work in progress
• 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
• 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

• 4-6+ years’ experience in Accounting working for a Fund Administrator in Hedge Funds
• Experience working with allocations and financial statements/audit
• 3+ years’ experience supervising others
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

What Sets You Apart

• 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

Join SS&C, where innovation meets global opportunities.