Associate Director, Private Equity Fund Accounting

Location: Union, NJ (hybrid)

Base salary: $91,000–$190,000 USD annually in New Jersey; discretionary annual 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 technology with industry expertise.

What you will do

• Lead teams delivering fund administration services to Private Markets clients.
• Support multiple client implementations and onboarding events.
• Create, maintain, and review distribution waterfall models for carried interest.
• Review fund governing documents, offering documents, and investment management agreements.
• Plan and oversee audited and unaudited financial statements, partner capital statements, and underlying work papers.
• Manage year-end audits with clients and auditors, improve operational processes, and participate in new client business analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in Private Equity or Real Assets Fund accounting.
• 3+ years of experience supervising, training, delegating, and managing large teams.
• Hands-on management style, strong leadership skills, and ability to develop staff.
• Strong client relationship and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with all organizational levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and advanced Excel skills.

Nice to have

• CPA designation and/or MBA.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with financial services and healthcare 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.