Senior Associate, Private Equity & FoF Accounting

SS&C • New York, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join SS&C’s private equity and fund-of-funds accounting team to support the end-to-end financial reporting process. The role includes preparing journal entries and reconciliations, handling capital calls, and producing investor reporting. You will work with experienced professionals and clients and gain hands-on exposure to complex fund structures and investment data across a global platform. The position is based in New York City with a hybrid work arrangement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• 2–4+ years of experience in fund accounting, preferably in private equity.
• Strong knowledge of Bloomberg, financial reporting, and financial products such as equities, futures, and fixed income.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills.
• Team-player mentality and ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• CPA or CFA.
• Prior experience training others, delegating tasks, and reviewing work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial data in the investment database.
• Post journal entries and prepare monthly trial balance reports.
• Reconcile cash received from investors and investments.
• Reconcile bank accounts.
• Calculate capital calls and distributions.
• Allocate income to partners according to partnership agreement terms.
• Prepare and issue quarterly financial statements for each entity in accordance with US GAAP.
• Maintain and update investment data, including number of shares, location of securities, and country of origin.
• Interact with clients and provide information as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Parental leave.
• Professional development reimbursement opportunity.
• May be eligible for 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: Senior