Senior Director, Private Markets Fund Accounting
SS&C•Union, NY
•Hybrid
About The Position
Step into a senior leadership role where you’ll shape the vision and strategy of a high-impact Private Markets business, overseeing a broad suite of fund accounting, operations, and product capabilities. You’ll drive growth, innovation, and operational excellence while leading high-performing teams and partnering with clients and executives to deliver meaningful results. This is a unique opportunity to influence enterprise-wide direction, elevate client outcomes, and make a lasting impact in a fast-evolving market.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Accounting or related discipline
- 10+ years relevant experience working for a financial institution and/or fund administrator
- 5+ years of prior management/supervisory experience
Nice To Haves
- Substantive knowledge of the middle office operations and provides ways to generate business/sales
- Bring sharp analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to navigate complex financial data and deliver meaningful insights
- Demonstrated leadership building high-performing teams in fast-paced, high-accountability environment
- Confidently communicate financial and securities concepts to a range of audiences, translating complexity into clarity
- Maintain a strong focus on accuracy and controls, with a commitment to high-quality, reliable outcomes
- Perform at your best under pressure, effectively managing competing priorities and tight client deadlines
- Initiate and drive multiple projects to successful completion in a deadline driven environment
- CPA/CFA, MBA preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead at the executive level, setting the vision and direction for a large, multi-functional Private Markets organization while shaping and executing a forward-looking operating model
- Own and drive the success of the Private Markets business, spanning product strategy, fund accounting and administration, capital accounts, middle office, investment accounting, regulatory reporting, and performance analytics
- Deliver on key business objectives, including P&L and profitability, talent and location strategy, and client satisfaction—while acting as a product champion to evolve offerings in line with market and client needs
- Partner closely with sales and marketing to accelerate growth, support business development, and strengthen the firm’s market presence
- Leverage deep industry, competitive, and technology insights to inform strategic decisions and drive long-term value creation
- Serve as a highly visible, influential leader with executives and clients, confidently communicating strategy, performance, and results across all levels of the organization
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- a 401(k) plan with company match
- paid time off, holidays, and parental leave
- professional development reimbursement opportunity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
