Senior Associate, Hedge Fund Accounting
About The Position
Join SS&C’s fast-paced hedge fund accounting team and take ownership of daily NAV processes, including reconciliations, trade support, corporate actions, and fee calculations. Work with investment managers, auditors, and prime brokers to support accuracy across complex portfolios and timely daily and monthly reporting. The role offers exposure to the full hedge fund lifecycle in a collaborative environment that values precision, accountability, and continuous improvement. The role supports daily hedge fund accounting operations, analytical reviews of fund performance and financial results, audit and tax deliverables, and process improvements in a high-volume trading environment. SS&C offers exposure to industry experts, modern platforms, evolving technologies, and enterprise-scale operational challenges.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Mathematics.
- At least 2 years of experience in accounting or financial services.
- Strong analytical mindset and excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills.
- Collaborative team player who can also work independently and take initiative.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree, CPA, or CFA.
- Hedge fund accounting experience.
Responsibilities
- Own daily hedge fund accounting operations, including cash, position, and market value reconciliations.
- Process and monitor trade activity, ensuring accuracy across investment records.
- Review accruals, expenses, and fee calculations for completeness and compliance.
- Manage corporate actions end to end, including validating pricing and event data using independent sources.
- Perform analytical reviews of daily and monthly fund performance and financial results.
- Collaborate with investment managers, prime brokers, auditors, and tax teams to resolve breaks and align stakeholders.
- Support audit and tax deliverables by preparing accurate, well-documented supporting schedules.
- Contribute to process improvements in a fast-paced, high-volume trading environment.
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 annual discretionary bonus and/or equity awards, such as restricted stock units or stock options, based on individual and business performance and company discretion
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
