Manager - Private Equity Fund Accounting

SS&C Technologies • Boston, MA

1d • $78,000 - $165,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

SS&C is hiring a Manager, Private Equity Fund Accounting to lead client relationships and oversee alternative investment fund accounting, with a focus on private equity limited partnerships. The manager oversees capital activity, distribution waterfalls, financial reporting, and audits while ensuring accurate, timely delivery across complex client engagements. The role also includes developing junior staff, shaping team performance, managing client expectations, coordinating with internal teams, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. The position is offered in hybrid locations in New York, NY; Boston, MA; and Union, NJ.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• At least 7 years of accounting experience focused on alternative investment funds, with private equity experience or fund-of-funds experience.
• At least 2 years of management or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and other comprehensive basis of accounting, with an emphasis on investment partnerships.
• Experience supervising one or two junior professional staff.
• Strong leadership skills and a hands-on management approach, including the ability to develop junior staff.
• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to multitask.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills.
• Team-oriented approach and ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

• CPA designation.
• Experience with Sungard Investran.

Responsibilities

• Manage one or more key client relationships and ensure timely delivery of fund accounting and reporting deliverables.
• Apply expertise in alternative investment fund accounting, focusing on private equity limited partnerships.
• Lead and develop junior staff by setting goals, coaching, and contributing to performance reviews.
• Review fund governing documents, including LPAs, offering documents, side letters, and IMAs, to ensure fund terms are applied accurately.
• Oversee and review transaction activity, including capital calls, distributions, accruals, and valuation adjustments.
• Prepare and review workpaper files, capital account statements, investor allocations, and management fee calculations.
• Build and maintain distribution waterfall models in accordance with fund terms.
• Review financial statements, supporting schedules, and disclosures for accuracy and completeness.
• Support and coordinate year-end audits with clients, auditors, and internal teams.
• Assist with tax reporting support and other client deliverables as needed.
• Manage client expectations and coordinate timelines with internal teams to support consistent, high-quality delivery.
• Contribute to team and firm initiatives, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Provide input into hiring and termination decisions and ongoing performance feedback to staff.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Parental leave.
• Professional development reimbursement opportunity.
• Potential eligibility for annual discretionary bonuses and/or equity awards, such as restricted stock units or stock options, based on individual and business performance and company discretion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager