Associate Director, Private Equity/FoF Accounting

SS&C Technologies

. Manage one or more key client relationships and ensure timely delivery of fund accounting and reporting deliverables .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $91,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in alternative investment fund accounting, particularly in private equity limited partnerships, combined with strong leadership and project management skills to effectively manage client relationships and develop junior staff.

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Alternative Investment Fund AccountingPrivate Equity Limited PartnershipsCPA DesignationUS GAAP KnowledgeProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Fund AccountingFinancial Statement ReviewCapital Account StatementsManagement Fee CalculationsDistribution Waterfall ModelsTax Reporting SupportTransaction Activity OversightWorkpaper PreparationInvestor AllocationsPerformance Review Contribution

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsCoaching AbilityMulti-tasking Ability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteAdvanced Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA Designation

Industry Keywords

Fund Governing DocumentsLPAsOffering DocumentsSide LettersIMAsCapital CallsDistributionsAccrualsValuation AdjustmentsYear-end Audits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage one or more key client relationships and ensure timely delivery of fund accounting and reporting deliverables
Apply expertise in alternative investment fund accounting, focusing on private equity limited partnerships
Lead and develop junior staff by setting goals, coaching, and contributing to performance reviews
Review fund governing documents, including LPAs, offering documents, side letters, and IMAs
Oversee and review transaction activity, including capital calls, distributions, accruals, and valuation adjustments
Prepare and review workpaper files, capital account statements, investor allocations, and management fee calculations
Build and maintain distribution waterfall models according to fund terms
Review financial statements, supporting schedules, and disclosures
Support and coordinate year-end audits with clients, auditors, and internal teams
Assist with tax reporting support and other client deliverables
Manage client expectations and coordinate timelines with internal teams
Contribute to team and firm initiatives, continuous improvement, and operational excellence

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
10+ years of experience in accounting, with a focus on alternative investment funds, private equity, and/or fund of funds
4+ years of management/supervisory experience
CPA designation a plus
Knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and other comprehensive basis of accounting, with an emphasis on investment partnerships
Experience supervising 5+ professional staff
Experience with hiring and termination decisions and providing continuous performance feedback to staff
Hands-on management style with strong leadership skills and ability to develop a team
Demonstrated project management skills with ability to multi-task
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with advanced Excel skills

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, including restricted stock units or stock options
Hybrid work arrangement