Associate Manager, Hedge Fund Accounting

SS&C Technologies•Walnut Creek, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Manager, Hedge Fund Accounting leads and coordinates day-to-day activities for the U.S. Client Service Fund Accounting team, supporting sophisticated hedge fund clients. The role manages workflow and deliverables, supervises and develops accounting professionals, and reviews fund accounting outputs for accuracy and timeliness. It also supports client relationships, fund launches and onboardings, financial reporting, audit processes, operational issue resolution, and process and system improvements. The position is hybrid and based in San Francisco, California, or Walnut Creek, California.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
4+ years of fund accounting experience with a hedge fund administrator.
1+ years 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 growth and development.
Review P&L reporting, NAV calculations, pricing, and economic allocations for accuracy and timeliness.
Assist in preparing and reviewing financial statements, partner capital statements, and other client reporting.
Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a key point of contact and ensuring 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.