Manager - Private Equity Fund Accounting

SS&C • Union, NY

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

SS&C is seeking a Manager, Private Equity Fund Accounting to lead key client relationships and oversee alternative investment fund accounting for private equity limited partnerships. The role covers capital activity, distribution waterfalls, financial reporting, and audits, along with hands-on development of junior staff and oversight of service quality across complex, deadline-driven client engagements. The position is hybrid and based in New York, NY; Boston, MA; or Union, NJ.

The manager works with fund governing documents and transactions, prepares and reviews accounting workpapers, investor allocations, management fee calculations, waterfall models, and financial statements, and coordinates year-end audits with clients, auditors, and internal teams. The role also supports tax reporting, manages client expectations and delivery timelines, and contributes to team and firm initiatives focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

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 or fund-of-funds experience.
• At least 2 years of management or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and other comprehensive bases of accounting, with an emphasis on investment partnerships.
• Experience supervising one or two junior professional staff.
• Provide significant input into hiring and termination decisions and ongoing performance feedback to staff.
• Hands-on management style, strong leadership skills, and 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.
• Sungard Investran experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage one or more key client relationships and ensure timely delivery of fund accounting and reporting deliverables.
• Apply alternative investment fund accounting expertise, particularly for 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 ensure consistent, high-quality delivery.
• Contribute to broader team and firm initiatives, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Parental leave.
• Professional development reimbursement opportunity.
• Potential consideration for a discretionary annual bonus 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