Manager - Private Equity Fund Accounting

SS&C Technologies; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental coverage

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Fund Accounting Manager with 4-8+ years of experience in Accounting or Back Office Operations. The role involves overseeing fund reconciliation, managing client relationships, and leading a small team. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s in Accounting, strong knowledge of US GAAP, and advanced MS Excel skills. The position offers a hybrid work environment and competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $160,000 based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-8+ years’ experience in Accounting or Back Office Operations.
• Strong understanding of various financial products.
• Experience with corporate actions and reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile funds' positions to outside sources.
• Deliver timely and accurate reports to clients.
• Manage relationship with various clients.
• Lead career advancement for staff.
• Project management of client-specific initiatives.

Skills

Knowledge of US GAAP

Advanced MS Excel

Supervisory experience

Delegation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Master’s degree and/or CPA

Job description

Overview

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.

Position

Fund Accounting Manager; Private Equity Funds

Locations: NYC | Union, NJ | Boston, MA | Hybrid

What You Will Do

• Reconcile the funds positions/securities to outside sources
• Ensure daily, monthly and quarterly reports are delivered timely and accurately to clients, including accounting reconciliations, general ledger, profit and loss, compliance and performance reporting
• Maintain relationship with various clients, including leading operations, governance and vendor review meetings
• Manage career advancement for staff for a group of 1-2 employees
• Project Management of client specific initiatives
• Develop and implement consistent policies and procedures for clients including business analysis, new requirements, workflow, and operational review
• Act as an escalation point and problem solver for the team, ensuring action plans are implemented in case of any service issue
• Drive enhancement projects for technology and operational processes

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required
• Master’s degree and/or CPA is a strong plus
• 4-8+ years’ experience in Accounting or Back Office Operations working for a Prime Broker, Administrator, Hedge Fund, Investment Advisor or Audit firm
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and corporate actions
• Prior experience with various products including equities, fixed income, repurchase agreements, futures, FX, Mortgages and options
• Advanced MS Excel knowledge
• Solid hands-on supervisory experience and the ability to delegate effectively

Salary and Benefits

The expected base salary range for the position is between $80,000 USD and $160,000 USD, depending on factors including experience, knowledge, skills, business needs, and location. SS&C offers health, dental, 401k, tuition and professional development reimbursement plans. EEO statements apply.

Salary/wage rate is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, job related knowledge, skills, abilities, business needs, and geographic regions.

SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant 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.