Associate Manager, Hedge Fund Accounting

SS&C•San Francisco, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Manager, Hedge Fund Accounting leads and supports a team serving sophisticated hedge fund clients. The role coordinates daily workflow and deliverables for the U.S. Client Service Fund Accounting team, supervises and mentors accounting professionals, reviews fund accounting and client reporting, and helps maintain strong client relationships. It also supports client onboardings and fund launches, resolves operational and accounting issues, coordinates audit requests, and contributes to process improvement and system projects. The position is offered in a hybrid work arrangement in San Francisco or Walnut Creek, California.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 4 years of fund accounting experience with a hedge fund administrator.
At least 1 year of leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements, audit support, and investor allocations.
Solid understanding of corporate actions.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and hedge fund accounting principles.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the Geneva fund accounting platform.
CPA, CFA, or progress toward a professional certification.
Demonstrated success improving operational processes or mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the day-to-day activities of the U.S. Client Service Fund Accounting team, including workflow, priorities, and deliverables.
Supervise, coach, and mentor accounting professionals and support their development.
Review fund accounting deliverables, including P&L reporting, NAV calculations, pricing, and economic allocations, for accuracy and timeliness.
Assist with preparing and reviewing financial statements, partner capital statements, and other client reporting.
Build and maintain client relationships as a key point of contact and provide high-quality service.
Support new client onboardings, fund launches, reorganizations, and platform conversions.
Resolve fund accounting and operational issues, escalating complex matters as appropriate.
Provide technical accounting guidance and support to team members and clients.
Coordinate audit requests and support the external audit process.
Contribute to process improvement initiatives, system enhancements, testing, and implementation projects.