Associate Director - Private Equity Fund Accounting

Location: Hybrid in Union, New Jersey; New York, New York; or Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Base salary: $91,000–$190,000 in New Jersey and New York; $95,000–$190,000 in Massachusetts. Annual discretionary bonus and/or equity awards may also be available.

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

• Oversee accounting and administration for multiple alternative investment funds, primarily private equity funds.
• Manage client relationships, deliverables, expectations, timelines, and new business discussions.
• Review fund documents, transaction records, work papers, capital activity, valuations, fees, and accruals.
• Review investor allocations, capital account statements, capital calls, distributions, and investor notices.
• Create, maintain, and review distribution waterfall and carried-interest models.
• Prepare or review financial statements and coordinate year-end audits with clients and auditors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 12+ years of accounting experience focused on alternative investment funds.
• 3+ years supervising at least two professional staff, including hiring, termination, and continuous performance feedback.
• Strong leadership, staff development, project management, multitasking, communication, and client-service skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to work in the hybrid locations listed above.

Nice to have

• Private equity experience.
• Master’s degree.
• CPA designation.
• FIS Investran experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with 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.