The posting
SS&C is a leading provider of mission-critical, AI-powered technology and services empowering financial services and healthcare organizations to work smarter, faster, and securely. Founded in 1986, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has offices worldwide. More than 23,000 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: Manager, Private Equity / Fund of Funds Accounting
Locations: Jacksonville, FL (hybrid) or New York City (hybrid)
About the Role
Join a growing team supporting some of the most sophisticated private equity and fund-of-funds managers in the market. As a Manager on our team, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to clients, lead a team of accounting professionals, and oversee the full lifecycle of complex alternative investment structures.
This role offers a unique combination of technical depth, client exposure, and people leadership. You’ll partner directly with investment managers, auditors, tax professionals, and senior stakeholders while helping develop the next generation of fund accounting talent. Whether you’re looking to expand your private markets expertise, broaden your leadership experience, or increase your visibility with premier fund sponsors, this role provides a strong platform for long-term career growth.
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
- Serve as the primary relationship manager for key private equity and fund-of-funds clients, delivering exceptional service and acting as a trusted advisor
- Lead the preparation and review of fund accounting, investor reporting, and financial statement deliverables across complex fund structures
- Mentor, coach, and develop team members while fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture
- Oversee fund activity including capital calls, distributions, carried interest allocations, accruals, and valuation adjustments
- Review capital account statements, investor allocations, management fee calculations, and supporting workpapers
- Build, review, and maintain distribution waterfall models and other complex fund calculations
- Partner with clients, auditors, and internal teams throughout year-end reporting and audit cycles
- Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies that enhance the client experience and team effectiveness
- Contribute to strategic initiatives and help shape best practices across the broader fund administration organization
- Manage multiple client engagements while ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely delivery
- Prepare and review workpaper files, capital account statements, investor allocations, and management fee calculations
- Build and maintain distribution waterfall models in accordance with fund terms
- Provide significant input into hiring and termination decisions as well as providing continuous performance feedback to staff
- Review financial statements, supporting schedules, and disclosures for accuracy and completeness
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 7+ years of accounting experience with alternative investment funds, including private equity and/or fund-of-funds structures
- 2+ years of experience leading, supervising, or mentoring accounting
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and investment partnership accounting
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Collaborative mindset with a desire to contribute to team success and continuous improvement
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, develop talent, and drive results in a client-focused environment
- Ability to balance technical excellence with outstanding client service
- Proven project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with advanced Excel skills
What Sets You Apart
- CPA designation preferred
- Experience with Investran or similar private equity accounting platforms
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Unless explicitly requested or approached by SS&C Technologies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.
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 York: The expected base salary for the position is between 130000 USD to 160000 USD. Other States expected base salary for the position is between $78,000 USD to $165,000 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.
