Manager, Private Equity/FOF Fund Accounting
About the role
Join a growing team supporting some of the most sophisticated private equity and fund-of-funds managers in the market. As a Manager on our team, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to clients, lead a team of accounting professionals, and oversee the full lifecycle of complex alternative investment structures. This role offers a unique combination of technical depth, client exposure, and people leadership. You’ll partner directly with investment managers, auditors, tax professionals, and senior stakeholders while helping develop the next generation of fund accounting talent.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary relationship manager for key private equity and fund-of-funds clients, delivering exceptional service and acting as a trusted advisor
- Lead the preparation and review of fund accounting, investor reporting, and financial statement deliverables across complex fund structures
- Mentor, coach, and develop team members while fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture
- Oversee fund activity including capital calls, distributions, carried interest allocations, accruals, and valuation adjustments
- Review capital account statements, investor allocations, management fee calculations, and supporting workpapers
- Build, review, and maintain distribution waterfall models and other complex fund calculations
- Partner with clients, auditors, and internal teams throughout year-end reporting and audit cycles
- Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies that enhance the client experience and team effectiveness
- Contribute to strategic initiatives and help shape best practices across the broader fund administration organization
- Manage multiple client engagements while ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely delivery
- Prepare and review workpaper files, capital account statements, investor allocations, and management fee calculations
- Build and maintain distribution waterfall models in accordance with fund terms
- Provide significant input into hiring and termination decisions as well as providing continuous performance feedback to staff
- Review financial statements, supporting schedules, and disclosures for accuracy and completeness
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 7+ years of accounting experience with alternative investment funds, including private equity and/or fund-of-funds structures
- 2+ years of experience leading, supervising, or mentoring accounting
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and investment partnership accounting
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Collaborative mindset with a desire to contribute to team success and continuous improvement
Qualifications
- CPA designation preferred
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, develop talent, and drive results in a client-focused environment
- Proven project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with advanced Excel skills
- Experience with Investran or similar private equity accounting platforms
Skills
- Technical expertise in private equity and fund-of-funds accounting
- Strong client-facing and relationship management skills
- Leadership and mentorship abilities
- Project management and organizational skills
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
Benefits
SS&C 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
Commensurate with experience
Schedule
Hybrid
Benefits
SS&C 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.
Company Information
SS&C is a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue. 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.