Manager, Private Equity/Fund of Funds Accounting (Alternative Investments)

Location: Hybrid in New York City, NY; Boston, MA; Windsor, CT; Jacksonville, FL; or Dallas, TX

Base salary: $78,000–$165,000 in New York; $115,000–$165,000 in Massachusetts; $75,000–$140,000 in Connecticut. Annual discretionary bonus and/or equity awards may also apply.

Company

SS&C provides AI-powered technology and services for financial services and healthcare organizations, combining proprietary technology with industry expertise.

What you will do

• Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly accounting and reporting for portfolios of private equity, real estate, and other alternative investment funds.
• Manage, train, and develop a team of fund accountants, including performance management.
• Review and approve complex journal entries, capital calls, distributions, investor allocations, financial statements, investor reports, and regulatory filings.
• Lead client communications and act as the primary contact for complex accounting inquiries.
• Collaborate with operations, compliance, and technology teams to improve service delivery, controls, and operational efficiency.
• Support client onboarding and due diligence while applying current accounting pronouncements, including ASC 946, and regulatory changes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive fund accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role within alternative investments, specifically private equity or real estate funds.
• In-depth knowledge of alternative investment structures and related accounting complexities.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and IFRS principles as applied to investment companies.
• Experience managing and developing accounting professionals.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with fund accounting software such as Advent Geneva, PFS-PAXUS, or Investran, as well as Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with strong accuracy and attention to detail.

Nice to have

• CPA designation.
• Master’s degree.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work at one of five US locations in a large-scale enterprise environment.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
• Professional development reimbursement opportunity.
• Employees may be considered annually for discretionary bonuses and/or equity awards based on individual and business performance.

Hiring process

• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
• Unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services are not accepted unless explicitly requested or initiated by SS&C.