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SS&C Technologies · 1 day ago

Director, Hedge Fund Accounting

SS&C Technologies is a leading financial services and healthcare technology company headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut. They are seeking a Director of Hedge Fund Accounting to manage multiple fund relationships, maintain client expectations, and oversee the accounting processes for alternative investments.

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Responsibilities

Manage multiple fund relationships, including scheduling and meeting all daily client deliverables
Maintain/manage client expectations and coordinate deliverables timelines with staff
Demonstrate strong knowledge of accounting, specifically in alternative investments
Participate in new business discussions with prospects and existing clients
Prepare and maintain goals and career development plans for all direct reports
Prepare semiannual performance appraisals and discussions for all direct reports
Provide guidance and direction to staff on all technical and client-service-related topics
Review fund governing documents, offering documents, subscription documents, side letters, and investment management agreements, in order to ensure proper application of fund terms
Review all transaction documentation and supporting files, and understand the features of the investment transactions, accruals, etc
Review work paper files for accuracy and completeness, including capital activity, investment activity, income and expense accruals, valuation adjustments, etc. in a daily environment
Review management fee calculations
Review investor allocations and capital account statements
Review capital call and distribution calculations, sources/uses of cash, allocations, and investor notices
Prepare and/or review financial statements, notes disclosures, and supporting schedules
Develop/maintain robust review procedures around deliverables
Help develop and support targeted, continuing education for all direct reports
Support corporate goals and business/departmental initiatives

Qualification

Hedge Fund AccountingUS GAAPCPA designationAlternative InvestmentsProject ManagementMicrosoft OfficeLeadership SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Player

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
15+ years' experience in accounting, with a focus on alternative investments funds – hedge fund experience is a plus
Strong knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and other comprehensive basis of accounting, with an emphasis on investment partnerships
5+ years' experience supervising two or more professional staff
Hands-on management style with strong leadership skills and ability to develop 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
Team player mentality

Preferred

Master's degree preferred
CPA designation a plus

Benefits

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

Company

SS&C Technologies

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SS&C is a global provider of investment and financial software-enabled services and software focused exclusively on the global financial It is a sub-organization of SS&C Black Diamond Wealth Solutions.

H1B Sponsorship

SS&C Technologies has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (59)
2023 (74)
2022 (35)
2021 (30)
2020 (21)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$750M
2024-05-02Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2005-07-27Acquired
1996-05-31IPO

Leadership Team

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Anthony Caiafa
Global CTO / CIO
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Brian Schell
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
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