Associate Director, Real Estate Fund Accounting

SS&C•Dallas, TX

18d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology. Job Description Associate Director, Real Estate Fund Accounting Locations: Dallas or San Antonio, TX | Hybrid We are seeking an experienced Associate Director in Private Equity – Real Estate to join our growing Private Markets Accounting team. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, controller-level experience, and hands-on knowledge of Yardi software to oversee fund administration, financial reporting, and client service delivery for real estate-focused private equity funds. You’ll be a strategic leader managing teams in (list areas here), driving operational excellence and ensuring compliance with accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS). This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and has a deep understanding of real assets and fund structures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or MBA preferred
9+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles
Direct experience with real estate or private equity funds
Strong understanding of partnership accounting and fund accounting
Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple projects, and build strong client relationships
Strong Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Lead a team supporting real estate private equity fund administration and accounting services
Act as Controller on assigned funds, overseeing all financial operations and reporting cycles
Manage onboarding and implementation of new real estate funds and clients
Oversee the preparation and review of audited/unaudited financial statements and investor reports
Maintain and reconcile general ledgers, subledgers, and trial balances under US GAAP and IFRS
Review and analyze management fees, capital calls, distributions, and investor allocations
Liaise with external auditors, client personnel, and internal stakeholders
Ensure accuracy and timeliness of client deliverables and internal performance metrics
Develop and maintain internal reporting calendars and audit timelines