Senior Associate - Hedge Fund Accounting

SS&C Technologies; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Matching Program

Professional Development Reimbursement

Medical, Dental, Vision

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Discounts on fitness clubs

Discounts on travel

Hands-On Training

Business Casual Dress Code

Flexibility in Work Model

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Associate in Hedge/Private Equity Fund Accounting to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to deliver timely and accurate financial services while collaborating with clients and auditors. You will be responsible for preparing work papers, managing fee calculations, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. With a hybrid work model and a commitment to employee wellbeing, this innovative firm provides a supportive environment for professional growth and development. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about accounting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Accounting, with a focus on alternative investments.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and investment partnerships is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate work paper files and manage fee calculations.
• Perform reconciliations and support year-end audit processes.

Skills

Accounting

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

CPA or MBA

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Advanced Excel

Job description

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, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.

Job Description

Senior Associate, Hedge/Private Equity Fund Accounting

Get To Know Us:

SS&C Technologies is the world’s largest independent hedge fund and private equity administrator, as well as the largest mutual fund transfer agency. SS&C’s unique business model combines end-to-end expertise across financial services operations with proprietary software and solutions to service even the most demanding customers in the financial services and healthcare industries.

Why You Will Love It Here!

• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model and Business Casual Dress Code, including jeans
• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, Professional Development Reimbursement
• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave
• Wide Ranging Perspectives: Committed to Celebrating the Variety of Backgrounds, Talents and Experiences of Our Employees
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, including SS&C University
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

What You Will Get To Do:

• Deliver accurate and timely work product within deliverable timelines
• Prepare work paper files for accuracy and completeness, including capital activity, income and expense accruals and investment activity
• Update distribution waterfall (carried interest) models
• Prepare management fee calculations and supporting schedules
• Review all transaction documentation and supporting files, and understand the features of the investment transactions, accruals, etc.
• Perform reconciliations, process journal entries and cash balances
• Support year-end audit process, in collaboration with the team, client and auditors
• Actively interact with clients and counter-parties including legal counsels, auditors and tax advisors to meet key deadlines
• Analytical review of daily and monthly results

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Mathematics, or related field; CPA and/or MBA is a plus
• 2+ years’ experience in Accounting; a focus on alternative investments, Private Equity/Real Assets experience or Hedge Funds, is a plus
• Knowledge required of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other comprehensive accounting concepts; knowledge on investment partnerships is a plus
• Experience preparing and reviewing general ledgers, work papers and financial statements
• Deadline-oriented with strong attention to detail with the ability to complete assigned tasks independently
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team successfully
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with advanced Excel skills required
• Audit experience is a plus

Thank you for your interest in SS&C! If applicable, to further explore this opportunity, please apply directly with us through our Careers page on our corporate website @ www.ssctech.com/careers.

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

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

Washington: Salary range for the position: 75000 USD to 105000 USD. California: Salary range for the position: 65000 USD to 100000 USD.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Software Development and Financial Services