Accounting Manager, Hedge Funds (East Coast Region)

About the role

Lead a high-performing fund accounting team supporting sophisticated hedge fund clients while building strong client relationships and driving operational excellence. As a Fund Accounting Manager, you'll have the opportunity to lead and develop a talented team, build lasting client partnerships, and drive process improvements that make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the day-to-day work plan for the U.S. Client Service Fund Accounting team, managing workflow, priorities, and deliverables
• Provide coaching, mentorship, training, and performance leadership to accounting professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team
• Review and approve fund accounting deliverables, including P&L reporting, NAV calculations, pricing, and economic allocations
• Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements, partner capital statements, and other required client reporting
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and ensuring a high level of client satisfaction
• Develop and execute plans for new client onboardings, fund launches, reorganizations, and platform conversions
• Resolve complex fund accounting and operational issues escalated by the team
• Provide technical accounting guidance and industry expertise to both clients and internal stakeholders
• Coordinate and manage the external audit process, working closely with auditors and clients to ensure timely completion
• Partner with internal teams on strategic initiatives, including new product development, process improvements, system enhancements, testing, and implementations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 6+ years of fund accounting experience with a hedge fund administrator
• 3+ years of leadership or people management experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and hedge fund accounting principles
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements, audit support, and investor allocations
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with a broad range of financial instruments, including equities, fixed income, repurchase agreements, futures, foreign exchange, mortgages, or options
• Solid understanding of corporate actions and their accounting impact
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills with the ability to build trusted client relationships

Qualifications

Experience leading client onboarding, fund launches, reorganizations, or platform conversions and demonstrated success driving process improvements, operational efficiencies, or system implementations within a fund accounting environment are preferred.

Benefits

SS&C Technologies offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan with company match; paid time off, holidays, and parental leave; and professional development reimbursement opportunity.

Pay

Actual base salary will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, prior experience, education, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. The expected base salary for the position is between $78,000 USD to $165,000 USD, depending on the location (New Jersey, New York, or Massachusetts). In addition, employees in this role may be eligible for consideration on an annual basis for a discretionary bonus and/or equity awards, such as restricted stock units or stock options, based upon individual and business performance at the company’s discretion.