Director, Hedge Fund Accounting
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 Director, Hedge Fund Accounting Locations: San Francisco, CA | Los Angeles, CA | Hybrid Get To Know Us: SS&C is leading the way. We continue to look for todays and tomorrow’s brightest talent, those that embody a spirit to improve not only their lives, but those around them. From college students to seasoned and experienced professionals, we encourage you to apply. SS&C prides itself on hiring diverse, honest, dynamic individuals, who value collaboration, accountability, and innovation to name a few. Why You Will Love It Here! Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model and Business Casual Dress Code, including jeans Your Future: 401k Matching Program, Professional Development Reimbursement Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave Wide Ranging Perspectives: Committed to Celebrating the Variety of Backgrounds, Talents and Experiences of Our Employees Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, including SS&C University Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
- 15+ years’ experience in accounting, with a focus on alternative investments funds – hedge fund experience is a plus
- Strong knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and other comprehensive basis of accounting, with an emphasis on investment partnerships
- 5+ years’ experience supervising two or more professional staff
- Hands-on management style with strong leadership skills and ability to develop staff
- Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to multi-task
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with advanced Excel skills
- Team player mentality
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred
- CPA designation a plus
- hedge fund experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple fund relationships, including scheduling and meeting all daily client deliverables
- Maintain/manage client expectations and coordinate deliverables timelines with staff
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of accounting, specifically in alternative investments
- Participate in new business discussions with prospects and existing clients
- Prepare and maintain goals and career development plans for all direct reports
- Prepare semiannual performance appraisals and discussions for all direct reports
- Provide guidance and direction to staff on all technical and client-service-related topics
- Review fund governing documents, offering documents, subscription documents, side letters, and investment management agreements, in order to ensure proper application of fund terms
- Review all transaction documentation and supporting files, and understand the features of the investment transactions, accruals, etc.
- Review work paper files for accuracy and completeness, including capital activity, investment activity, income and expense accruals, valuation adjustments, etc. in a daily environment
- Review management fee calculations
- Review investor allocations and capital account statements
- Review capital call and distribution calculations, sources/uses of cash, allocations, and investor notices
- Prepare and/or review financial statements, notes disclosures, and supporting schedules
- Develop/maintain robust review procedures around deliverables
- Help develop and support targeted, continuing education for all direct reports
- Support corporate goals and business/departmental initiatives
Benefits
- Hybrid Work Model and Business Casual Dress Code, including jeans
- 401k Matching Program
- Professional Development Reimbursement
- Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off
- Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental Leave
- Committed to Celebrating the Variety of Backgrounds, Talents and Experiences of Our Employees
- Hands-On, Team-Customized, including SS&C University
- Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!
- health, dental, 401k plan, tuition and professional development reimbursement plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
