Senior Associate, Fund Accounting -Hybrid PE and Hedge

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Associate, Fund Accounting - Private Equity & Hedge Funds

Locations: New York, NY (hybrid), Union, NJ (hybrid)

About the Role

Support the delivery of high-quality fund accounting services across both private equity and hedge fund clients. In this role, you'll prepare and review fund accounting deliverables, process investment and investor activity, and support financial reporting. You'll work closely with clients, auditors, and internal teams while gaining broad exposure to multiple alternative investment strategies.

Why Join SS&C

SS&C combines proprietary technology with deep industry expertise to support complex financial and health care operations. Our teams design, implement, and operate solutions that help clients manage data, automate processes, and scale their businesses with confidence.

You will work with industry experts, modern platforms, and evolving technologies, gaining exposure to real-world operational challenges and large-scale enterprise environments.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Deliver accurate and timely fund accounting work within established client deadlines
• Prepare and review work papers, general ledgers, and supporting schedules
• Process private equity capital calls, distributions, management fees, and investment activity
• Update distribution waterfall and carried interest calculations
• Process hedge fund subscriptions, redemptions, income, expenses, and investment activity
• Prepare and review NAV calculations and investor allocations
• Perform cash, position, and bank reconciliations and prepare journal entries
• Review transaction documentation and understand the accounting impact of investment activity
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules
• Support year-end audits in collaboration with clients, auditors, and internal teams
• Interact directly with clients and counterparties, including auditors, legal counsel, tax advisors, and investment managers
• Assist with new fund launches, client onboarding, and other accounting projects

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA and/or MBA is a plus
• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Experience with alternative investment funds, including Private Equity, Hedge Funds, Private Markets, or other alternative investment strategies
• Knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and investment accounting concepts
• Experience preparing general ledgers, work papers, reconciliations, and financial statements
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with clients and all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills

What Sets You Apart

• Experience working with both private equity and hedge fund structures
• Knowledge of investment partnerships, allocations, waterfalls, and NAV calculations
• Experience with fund accounting platforms such as Investran, Geneva, or similar systems
• Master's degree
• CPA or CFA designation

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SS&C Technologies offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan with company match; paid time off, holidays, and parental leave; and professional development reimbursement opportunity.

Actual base salary will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, prior experience, education, demonstrated performance, and geographic location.

New Jersey: The expected base salary for the position is between 65,000 USD to 115,000 USD. New York: The expected base salary for the position is between 65,000 USD to 115,000 USD.

In addition, employees in this role may be eligible for consideration on an annual basis for a discretionary bonus and/or equity awards, such as restricted stock units or stock options, based upon individual and business performance at the company's discretion.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does 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.