Manager, Hedge Fund Accounting

SS&C Technologies•Boston, MA

2d•$115,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Lead a high-performing fund accounting team supporting sophisticated hedge fund clients while building strong client relationships and driving operational excellence. The role leads and develops a talented team, builds client partnerships, and drives process improvements in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. The position is based in Boston, Massachusetts, with a hybrid work arrangement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 6 years of fund accounting experience with a hedge fund administrator.
At least 3 years of leadership or people management experience.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and hedge fund accounting principles.
Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements, audit support, and investor allocations.
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.
Solid understanding of corporate actions and their accounting impact.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to build trusted client relationships.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the Geneva fund accounting platform.
Experience leading client onboarding, fund launches, reorganizations, or platform conversions.
Demonstrated success driving process improvements, operational efficiencies, or system implementations within a fund accounting environment.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the day-to-day work plan for the U.S. Client Service Fund Accounting team, managing workflow, priorities, and deliverables.
Coach, mentor, train, and provide performance leadership to accounting professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team.
Review and approve fund accounting deliverables, including P&L reporting, NAV calculations, pricing, and economic allocations.
Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements, partner capital statements, and other required client reporting.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and ensuring a high level of client satisfaction.
Develop and execute plans for new client onboardings, fund launches, reorganizations, and platform conversions.
Resolve complex fund accounting and operational issues escalated by the team.
Provide technical accounting guidance and industry expertise to clients and internal stakeholders.
Coordinate and manage the external audit process, working with auditors and clients to ensure timely completion.
Partner with internal teams on strategic initiatives, including new product development, process improvements, system enhancements, testing, and implementations.