Manager - Hedge Fund/ Private Equity Fund Accounting

SS&C Technologies - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Manager

Dallas, TX

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Manager of Hedge Fund/Private Equity Fund Accounting is responsible for overseeing teams that provide fund administration services to clients, particularly in the Private Equity and Real Assets sectors. This role involves managing client onboarding, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The position emphasizes leadership, project management, and client relationship skills, while also offering a flexible work environment and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee teams supporting fund administration services to clients
• Manage client implementation and onboarding
• Plan and oversee the preparation of audited and unaudited financial statements, partner capital statements and underlying work papers
• Demonstrate knowledge of accounting and manage the fund audit process
• Develop and maintain the internal Private Equity business reporting calendar
• Review client deliverables, including realized and unrealized gains/losses, management fees, investor allocations, investment data and partner's capital allocations
• Review and maintenance of general ledgers, sub ledgers and trial balances for multiple fund clients, according to various accounting standards (IFRS/US GAAP/local GAAP)
• Aggregation, maintenance and reconciliation of key business and client metrics

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 9+ years' experience in accounting, with a focus on Private Equity/Real Asset funds
• CPA designation and/or MBA preferred
• Strong knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other comprehensive basis of accounting, with an emphasis on investment partnerships
• Experience with Consolidated Financial Statements and Minority Interest required
• Excellent client relationship and project management skills
• Previous leadership, training, delegation and work review experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, advanced Excel skills required

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a hybrid work environment
• Familiarity with SS&C products and services

Benefits

• 401k Matching Program
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental Leave
• Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more