Director, Private Markets Fund Accounting

SS&C Technologies•New York, NY

35d•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. Director, Alternatives/Private Markets Accounting Locations: New York, NY | 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 or related field
15+ years' experience in accounting, with a focus on alternative investments funds - private equity experience a plus
5+ years' experience supervising two or more professional staff
Directly responsible for hiring and termination decisions as well as providing continuous performance feedback to 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

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
CPA designation a plus
Geneva experience a plus

Responsibilities

Manage fund relationships, including scheduling and meeting all client deliverables
Maintain/manage client expectations and coordinate deliverables timelines with staff
Demonstrate strong knowledge of accounting, specifically with respect to alternative investment funds, with a focus on private equity funds
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.
Review management fee calculations, including offsetable amounts, management fee waiver contributions, etc.
Review investor allocations and capital account statements
Review capital call and distribution calculations, sources/uses of cash, allocations, and investor notices
Create, maintain, and/or review distribution waterfall (carried interest) models, in keeping with the applicable fund terms
Prepare and/or review financial statements, notes disclosures, and supporting schedules
Develop/maintain robust review procedures around deliverables
Manage the year-end audit process, in collaboration with the client and auditors