SS&C Technologies

Associate Manager - Private Equity Accounting

SS&C Technologies$90K — $120K *
Union, NJ 07083In-Person
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, focused on alternative investments funds
  • Private Equity/Real Assets experience, CPA and/or MBA preferred
  • Knowledge of US GAAP and other accounting standards
  • Experience with Consolidated Financial Statements and Minority Interest
  • Strong time management and multitasking skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Responsibilities

  • Support team development through technical training and fund knowledge sharing
  • Review client deliverables like quarterly financial statements and fund NAV
  • Act as primary liaison for book of business with external parties
  • Prepare, review, and maintain general and sub ledgers for clients
  • Assist in the onboarding and implementation of new client entities
  • Identify and implement process improvements for better operations
  • Plan and monitor the quality of client deliverables according to SLAs
  • Maintain and reconcile key business metrics

Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Model and Business Casual Dress Code
  • 401k Matching Program and Professional Development Reimbursement
  • Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Employee Assistance Program
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
  • Hands-On, Team-Customized Training including SS&C University
  • Employee Discounts on fitness 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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