Associate Director, Private Equity/FoF Accounting

SS&C Technologies

. Lead teams supporting fund administration services to clients .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $91,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fund administration services, including fund accounting, financial statement preparation, and client relationship management. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor staff, and implement operational improvements in the private equity and real assets sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fund AccountingPrivate Equity/Real Assets ExperienceTeam LeadershipClient Relationship ManagementAdvanced Excel Skills

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Hard Skills

Fund AdministrationFinancial Statement PreparationDistribution Waterfall ModelsYear-End Audit ManagementOperational Improvement

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsProject Management SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationClient Interaction

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteExcel

Industry Keywords

Fund Governing DocumentsInvestment Management AgreementsAudited Financial StatementsUnaudited Financial StatementsPartner Capital Statements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead teams supporting fund administration services to clients
Support multiple client implementations and onboarding events
Create, maintain, and/or review distribution waterfall (carried interest) models
Review fund governing documents, offering documents and investment management agreements
Plan and oversee the preparation of audited and unaudited financial statements, partner capital statements and underlying work papers
Manage the year-end audit process in collaboration with the client and auditors
Implement effective processes to improve overall operations
Participate in new client business analysis with prospects and existing clients
Deliver exceptional fund accounting services while partnering with Directors to oversee client relationships and team performance
Lead complex engagements, mentor staff, and drive operational excellence across a portfolio of alternative investment funds

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
12+ years’ experience in Private Equity/Real Assets fund accounting
3+ years’ experience supervising, training, delegating and managing large teams
Hands-on management style with strong leadership skills and ability to develop staff
Excellent client relationship and project management skills
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) plan with company match
Paid time off
Holidays
Parental leave
Professional development reimbursement opportunity
Discretionary annual bonus eligibility
Potential equity awards, such as restricted stock units or stock options