Manager - Private Equity Fund Accounting

Job Title: Manager, Private Equity Fund Accounting 

Locations:  New York, NY (hybrid), Boston, MA (hybrid) and Union, NJ (hybrid)

About the Role 

Step into a client-facing leadership role where you’ll manage key private equity fund relationships and oversee the full spectrum of alternative investment fund accounting, from capital activity and waterfalls to financial reporting and audits. You’ll also play a hands-on role in developing junior talent, shaping team performance, and ensuring high-quality delivery across complex, deadline-driven client engagements. This is an opportunity to deepen your expertise in private markets while building leadership experience in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. 

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   

• Manage one or more key client relationships, ensuring timely delivery of all fund accounting and reporting deliverables  

• Apply strong expertise in alternative investment fund accounting, with a focus on private equity limited partnerships  

• Lead and develop junior staff, including setting goals, providing ongoing coaching, and contributing to performance reviews  

• Review fund governing documents (LPA, offering documents, side letters, IMAs) to ensure accurate application of fund terms  

• Oversee and review all 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 in accordance with fund terms  

• Review financial statements, supporting schedules, and disclosures for accuracy and completeness  

• Support and coordinate the year-end audit process in partnership with clients, auditors, and internal teams  

• Assist with tax reporting support and other client deliverables as needed  

• Manage client expectations and coordinate timelines with internal teams to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery  

• Contribute to broader team and firm initiatives, supporting continuous improvement and operational excellence 

Required Experience  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field 

• 7+ years of experience in accounting, with a focus on alternative investment funds – private equity experience/fund of funds 

• 2+ years of management/supervisory experience 

What Sets You Apart  

• 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 one or two junior professional staff 

• Provide significant input into hiring and termination decisions as well as providing continuous performance feedback to staff 

• Hands-on management style with strong leadership skills and ability to develop junior staff 

• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to multi-task 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with advanced Excel skills 

• Sungard Investran experience a plus 

• Team player mentality with the ability to work independently