Associate Director, Private Credit Fund Accounting

SS&C • New York, NY

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

SS&C is seeking an Associate Director to lead private credit fund accounting. The role oversees accounting, financial reporting, complex investment structures, and investor deliverables while managing and developing an accounting team. The Associate Director will collaborate with investment and valuation partners, support growth initiatives, and drive process efficiency and operational excellence across the platform.

The role is based in New York City and is hybrid. Responsibilities include oversight of fund and SPV accounting, financial statements and investor reporting, NAV and portfolio performance reporting, accounting for private credit instruments, and coordination with external fund administrators and auditors. The position also supports fundraising and investor due diligence, and provides accounting insight to investment teams on deal structuring and portfolio management.

SS&C offers medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan with company match; paid time off, holidays, and parental leave; professional development reimbursement; and potential discretionary bonus and/or equity awards. The expected New York base salary is $91,000 to $190,000 USD.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a similar field.
• At least 7 years of progressive experience in fund accounting, audit, or financial reporting within Private Credit, Direct Lending, or Alternative Investment Funds.
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience, including managing, training, and developing accounting teams.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or master’s degree.
• Proficiency with fund accounting systems such as Allvue, Investran, eDFront, or Geneva, and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with complex waterfall and carried interest structures.
• Excellent client relationship and project management skills.
• Knowledge of multi-currency and cross-border fund structures, such as Cayman, Luxembourg, and Delaware.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the private credit accounting team, set priorities, review deliverables, and ensure reporting deadlines are met.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop junior and mid-level accountants.
• Oversee preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements, investor reports, and management reporting packages.
• Manage general ledger maintenance, NAV calculations, and portfolio performance reporting for private credit funds and SPVs.
• Ensure accurate accounting for capital calls, distributions, management fees, incentive allocations, and fund expenses.
• Oversee accounting and reporting for private credit instruments, including senior secured loans, unitranche, mezzanine, subordinated debt, structured credit, and co-investments.
• Partner with valuation teams to ensure appropriate methodologies are applied to illiquid credit instruments.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions and investment structures.
• Manage relationships with fund administrators and auditors, review their work, and ensure timely deliverables.
• Review and approve investor notices, including capital calls, distributions, and statements.
• Support fundraising by preparing accounting-related sections of offering materials and responding to investor due diligence requests.
• Drive process efficiency through automation, system enhancements, and fund accounting best practices.
• Serve as a key point of contact for investment teams, providing accounting insights for deal structuring and portfolio management.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Professional development reimbursement opportunity
• May be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and/or equity awards, such as restricted stock units or stock options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior