Associate Manager, Private Equity Accounting

Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States (hybrid)

Salary: $73,000–$140,000 USD per year

Company

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

What you will do

• Manage private equity fund relationships and oversee alternative investment fund accounting activities.
• Review quarterly financial statements, investment data, partners’ capital allocations, fund NAV calculations, and accrual bookings.
• Prepare, review, and maintain general ledgers, sub-ledgers, and trial balances for multiple fund clients.
• Coordinate with auditors, law firms, tax advisors, and other external stakeholders as the primary client liaison.
• Plan and monitor deliverables, service-level commitments, quality, and deadlines across client engagements.
• Support onboarding and implementation of new client entities and identify opportunities to improve operating processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience focused on alternative investment funds.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and other comprehensive bases of accounting, with an emphasis on investment partnerships.
• Experience with consolidated financial statements and minority interest.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities, multitask effectively, and communicate with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Nice to have

• Private equity or real assets experience.
• CPA designation and/or MBA.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with exposure to private markets and complex client engagements.
• Access to industry experts, modern platforms, and large-scale enterprise environments.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
• Professional development reimbursement opportunity.