SS&C Technologies

Manager, Hedge Fund Accounting

SS&C Technologies$78K — $165K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 6+ years of fund accounting experience with a hedge fund administrator
  • 3+ years of leadership or people management experience
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and hedge fund accounting principles
  • Experience with financial statements, audit support, and investor allocations
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Experience with various financial instruments like equities and fixed income
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate day-to-day work for the Client Service Fund Accounting team
  • Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance leadership to the team
  • Review and approve fund accounting deliverables such as P&L reporting and NAV calculations
  • Oversee preparation of financial statements and client reporting
  • Serve as primary contact for clients, ensuring satisfaction
  • Develop plans for new client onboardings and fund launches
  • Resolve complex fund accounting issues escalated by the team

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave
  • Professional development reimbursement opportunity
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Title: Manager, Hedge Fund Accounting

Locations: New York City (hybrid), Union, NJ (hybrid), Skillman, NJ (hybrid), or Boston, MA (hybrid)

About the Role

Lead a high-performing fund accounting team supporting sophisticated hedge fund clients while building strong client relationships and driving operational excellence. As a Fund Accounting Manager, you'll have the opportunity to lead and develop a talented team, build lasting client partnerships, and drive process improvements that make a meaningful impact. If you enjoy solving complex accounting challenges, mentoring others, and working in a fast-paced, client-focused environment, this is an opportunity to grow your career while helping shape the future of our fund accounting operations.

How You Will Make an Impact
  • Lead and coordinate the day-to-day work plan for the U.S. Client Service Fund Accounting team, managing workflow, priorities, and deliverables.
  • Provide coaching, mentorship, training, and performance leadership to accounting professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team.
  • Review and approve fund accounting deliverables, including P&L reporting, NAV calculations, pricing, and economic allocations.
  • Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements, partner capital statements, and other required client reporting.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and ensuring a high level of client satisfaction.
  • Develop and execute plans for new client onboardings, fund launches, reorganizations, and platform conversions.
  • Resolve complex fund accounting and operational issues escalated by the team.
  • Provide technical accounting guidance and industry expertise to both clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Coordinate and manage the external audit process, working closely with auditors and clients to ensure timely completion.
  • Partner with internal teams on strategic initiatives, including new product development, process improvements, system enhancements, testing, and implementations.


Required Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 6+ years of fund accounting experience with a hedge fund administrator
  • 3+ years of leadership or people management experience
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and hedge fund accounting principles
  • Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements, audit support, and investor allocations
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Experience with a broad range of financial instruments, including equities, fixed income, repurchase agreements, futures, foreign exchange, mortgages, or options
  • Solid understanding of corporate actions and their accounting impact
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
  • Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills with the ability to build trusted client relationships


What Sets You Apart
  • Geneva fund accounting platform experience
  • Experience leading client onboarding, fund launches, reorganizations, or platform conversions
  • Demonstrated success driving process improvements, operational efficiencies, or system implementations within a fund accounting environment


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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. Other States expected base salary for the position is between $78,000 USD to $165,000 USD. Massachusetts: The expected base salary for the position is between $115,000 USD to $165,000 USD.

In addition, employees in this role may be eligible for consideration on an annual basis for a discretionary bonus and/or equity awards, such as restricted stock units or stock options, based upon individual and business performance at the company's discretion.

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
NASDAQ

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