Senior Associate, Private Equity Fund Accounting

About the role

Perform bank reconciliations and post journal entries to ensure accurate financial records.
Deliver high-quality, accurate work within tight reporting deadlines, taking ownership of key deliverables.
Prepare and maintain comprehensive workpapers, including capital activity, investment transactions, and income and expense accruals.
Update and manage distribution waterfall (carried interest) models with precision.
Calculate management fees and produce detailed supporting schedules.
Analyze transaction documentation to understand investment structures, accounting impacts, and accrual requirements.
Support the year-end audit process, partnering closely with internal teams, clients, and external auditors.

Responsibilities

• Perform bank reconciliations and post journal entries to ensure accurate financial records.
• Deliver high-quality, accurate work within tight reporting deadlines, taking ownership of key deliverables.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive workpapers, including capital activity, investment transactions, and income and expense accruals.
• Update and manage distribution waterfall (carried interest) models with precision.
• Calculate management fees and produce detailed supporting schedules.
• Analyze transaction documentation to understand investment structures, accounting impacts, and accrual requirements.
• Support the year-end audit process, partnering closely with internal teams, clients, and external auditors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience, with hands-on exposure to general ledgers, workpapers, and financial statement preparation.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and core accounting principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and overall Microsoft Office suite.
• Highly detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence interacting across all levels of an organization.

Qualifications

• CPA and/or MBA designation (or progress toward certification).
• Experience with alternative investment funds, including Private Equity.
• Familiarity with investment partnerships and related accounting concepts.

Skills

• Microsoft Excel and overall Microsoft Office suite.
• US GAAP and core accounting principles.
• Hands-on experience with general ledgers, workpapers, and financial statement preparation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven work ethic.
• Excellent written and verbal 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

TBD

Schedule

Hybrid

Company Information

SS&C is a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, with 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. SS&C supports complex financial and health care operations through proprietary technology and deep industry expertise, helping clients manage data, automate processes, and scale their businesses with confidence.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SS&C Technologies offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we do 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.