Associate Director, Private Equity Fund Accounting

SS&C • Union, NJ

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director is responsible for a broad range of financial and accounting matters for Private Markets clients. The role calls for a strong background in alternative investment fund accounting, particularly private markets, along with client-management skills and the ability to lead a team in monitoring deliverables and meeting deadlines. The Associate Director applies sound judgment to complex transactions and oversees the development and execution of plans, including setting team and production priorities.

The position leads teams delivering fund administration services, supports client implementations and onboarding, and oversees fund accounting work and audit processes. It also contributes to operational improvements and new-business analysis with prospective and existing clients. The role is based in Union, New Jersey, in a hybrid work arrangement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in Private Equity/Real Assets fund accounting.
• 3+ years of experience supervising, training, delegating, and managing large teams.
• Hands-on management style, strong leadership skills, and ability to develop staff.
• Excellent client relationship and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills required.

Nice To Haves

• CPA designation and/or MBA.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams supporting fund administration services to clients.
• Support multiple client implementations and onboarding events.
• Create, maintain, and/or review distribution waterfall (carried interest) models.
• Review fund governing documents, offering documents, and investment management agreements.
• Plan and oversee preparation of audited and unaudited financial statements, partner capital statements, and supporting work papers.
• Manage the year-end audit process in collaboration with clients and auditors.
• Implement effective processes to improve overall operations.
• Participate in new-client business analysis with prospects and existing clients.
• Develop and execute plans, including setting functional priorities for the team and production.
• Monitor client deliverables and ensure deadlines are met.

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 consideration for a discretionary annual bonus and/or equity awards, such as restricted stock units or stock options, based on individual and business performance and company discretion.

What This Job Offers

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