SS&C Technologies

Associate Manager - Private Equity Accounting

SS&C Technologies$90K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
  • 6+ years' experience in accounting focusing on alternative investments funds
  • Experience in Private Equity/Real Assets; CPA and/or MBA are advantages
  • Knowledge of US GAAP and other accounting standards
  • Familiarity with Consolidated Financial Statements and Minority Interest
  • Ability to manage time and multi-task effectively
  • Strong communication skills for interaction across all organizational levels
  • Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Responsibilities

  • Support team member development through training and knowledge sharing
  • Review and provide oversight on client deliverables like financial statements and capital allocations
  • Act as primary liaison for client book of business, collaborating with external partners
  • Prepare and maintain general ledgers and trial balances for funds under various accounting standards
  • Assist in implementation and onboarding of new client entities
  • Identify and implement process improvements for operational efficiency
  • Plan and monitor quality and timing of client deliverables
  • Aggregate and reconcile key business and client metrics

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model and casual dress code
  • 401k matching program and professional development reimbursement
  • Flexible personal/vacation time off and paid holidays
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Employee assistance program and parental leave
  • Hands-on training via SS&C University
  • Discounts on fitness clubs and travel
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Title: Associate Manager - Private Equity Fund Accounting

Locations: NYC | Boston, MA | Union, NJ | (hybrid)

About the Role

Associate Managers 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 in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

How You Will Make an Impact
  • Support development of team members by providing technical training and sharing fund knowledge
  • Review client deliverables, including, but not limited to: quarterly financial statements, investment data, partner's capital allocations, fund net asset value and applicable accrual bookings
  • Primary liaison for book of business and work closely with external parties such as auditors, law firms and tax advisors
  • Preparation, review and maintenance of general ledgers, sub ledgers and trial balances for multiple fund clients, according to various accounting standards (IFRS/US GAAP/local GAAP)
  • Run and/or assist the implementation, onboarding and setup of new client entities
  • Contribute and identify opportunity for the development and implementation of adequate and effective processes to improve the overall operations
  • Actively planning, coordinating and monitoring the quality and timing of various client deliverables of the team, according to the operating memoranda/SLAs
  • Aggregation, maintenance and reconciliation of key business and client metrics


Required Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
  • 6+ years' experience in accounting, focus on alternative investments funds
  • Knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other comprehensive basis of accounting, with an emphasis on investment partnerships
  • Experience with Consolidated Financial Statements and Minority Interest
  • Proven ability to manage time effectively and multi-task between shifting priorities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, advanced Excel skills required


What Sets You Apart (preferred qualifications)
  • Private Equity/Real Assets experience, CPA designation and/or MBA are pluses


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Unless explicitly requested or approached by SS&C Technologies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.

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.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

About SS&C Technologies

SS&C Technologies is a provider of software products and software-enabled services to the financial services industry. The company's products and services are used by various financial institutions, including banks, hedge funds, private equity firms, and insurance companies. SS&C operates in three business segments: Institutional and Investment Management, Alternative Asset Management, and Insurance and Financial Services. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut.
Learn more about SS&C Technologies
Size
24,900 employees
Market Cap
$13.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$625.2 million
Founded
1986
5 Year Trend
+27.8%
Revenue
$4.6 billion
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