Manager - Private Equity Fund Accounting

SS&C Technologies; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

SS&C Technologies is seeking a Manager, Private Equity Fund Accounting to lead client relationships and oversee accounting and reporting for private equity funds in a hybrid setting (New York, Boston, Union).

You will manage capital activity, waterfalls, financial reporting, and audits while developing junior staff and ensuring timely, high-quality service across complex engagements. CPA is a plus; strong Excel and Sungard Investran skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• 7+ years of accounting experience with emphasis on alternative investment funds (private equity funds).
• 2+ years of management/supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage key client relationships and ensure timely delivery of fund accounting and reporting deliverables.
• Lead and develop junior staff, including setting goals and performance feedback.
• Review fund governing documents to ensure accurate application of fund terms and oversee capital calls, distributions, accruals and valuations.
• Prepare and review investor allocations, capital accounts, and management fee calculations.
• Coordinate year-end audits with clients, auditors and internal teams.
• Support tax reporting and other client deliverables as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Mentoring

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

CPA designation a plus

Tools

Sungard Investran

Advanced Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

SS&C is a leading provider of mission-critical, AI-powered technology and services empowering financial services and healthcare organizations to work smarter, faster, and securely. Founded in 1986, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has offices worldwide. More than 23,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.

Job Title: Manager, Private Equity Fund Accounting

Locations

New York, NY (hybrid), Boston, MA (hybrid) and Union, NJ (hybrid)

About the Role

Step into a client-facing leadership role where you'll manage key private equity fund relationships and oversee the full spectrum of alternative investment fund accounting, from capital activity and waterfalls to financial reporting and audits. You'll also play a hands-on role in developing junior talent, shaping team performance, and ensuring high-quality delivery across complex, deadline-driven client engagements. This is an opportunity to deepen your expertise in private markets while building leadership experience in a collaborative, fast-paced 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

• Manage one or more key client relationships, ensuring timely delivery of all fund accounting and reporting deliverables
• Apply strong expertise in alternative investment fund accounting, with a focus on private equity limited partnerships
• Lead and develop junior staff, including setting goals, providing ongoing coaching, and contributing to performance reviews
• Review fund governing documents (LPA, offering documents, side letters, IMAs) to ensure accurate application of fund terms
• Oversee and review all transaction activity, including capital calls, distributions, accruals, and valuation adjustments
• Prepare and review workpaper files, capital account statements, investor allocations, and management fee calculations
• Build and maintain distribution waterfall models in accordance with fund terms
• Review financial statements, supporting schedules, and disclosures for accuracy and completeness
• Support and coordinate the year-end audit process in partnership with clients, auditors, and internal teams
• Assist with tax reporting support and other client deliverables as needed
• Manage client expectations and coordinate timelines with internal teams to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery
• Contribute to broader team and firm initiatives, supporting continuous improvement and operational excellence

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 7+ years of experience in accounting, with a focus on alternative investment funds - private equity experience/fund of funds
• 2+ years of management/supervisory experience

What Sets You Apart

• CPA designation a plus
• Knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and other comprehensive basis of accounting, with an emphasis on investment partnerships
• Experience supervising one or two junior professional staff
• Provide significant input into 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 junior 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
• Sungard Investran experience a plus
• Team player mentality with the ability to work independently

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, education, demonstrated performance, and geographic location.

New Jersey: The expected base salary for the position is between $78,000 USD to $165,000 USD.

New York: The expected base salary for the position is between $78,000 USD to $165,000 USD.

Massachusetts: The expected base s

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