Director - Private Markets Accounting

About the role

Directors on the Private Markets Fund Accounting team manage and lead teams in monitoring client deliverables while developing and executing strategic plans for continued business development. They act as a key member of our fund administration teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee teams supporting fund administration services to clients
• Manage client implementation and onboarding
• Plan and oversee the preparation of audited and unaudited financial statements, partner capital statements and underlying work papers
• Demonstrate knowledge of accounting and manage the fund audit process
• Develop and maintain the internal Private Equity business reporting calendar
• Review client deliverables, including, but not limited to: realized and unrealized gains/losses, management fees, investor allocations, investment data and partner’s capital allocations
• Aggregate, maintain and reconcile key business and client metrics
• Develop/maintain robust review procedures around deliverables
• Manage the year-end audit process, in collaboration with the client and auditors

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 9+ years’ experience in accounting, with a focus on Private Equity/Real Asset funds
• Strong knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other comprehensive basis of accounting, with an emphasis on investment partnerships
• Experience with Consolidated Financial Statements and Minority Interest
• Excellent client relationship and project management skills
• Previous leadership, training, delegation and work review experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, advanced Excel skills

Qualifications

• CPA / Master's degree are pluses

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• A 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave
• Professional development reimbursement opportunity

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Hybrid schedule available

Company Information

SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.