Associate Manager, Hedge Fund Accounting – SS&C Technologies

SS&C is a global provider of investment and financial services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries.

Named to Fortune 1000 list as top U.S.

company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut and has 20,000 employees in over 90 offices in 35 countries.

Some 18,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world’s largest institutions to local firms, manage and account for their investments using SS&C’s products and services.

This position will be based at 1095 Morris Avenue, Union NJ 07083 Job Summary: Associate Manager – Hedge Fund Accounting will help manage and monitor transaction processing, proper application of accounting principles to complex transactions, and financial reporting, for our Hedge Fund clients.

Job Description: The Associate Manager will be responsible for a broad spectrum of financial and accounting matters affecting our Hedge Fund clients.

Associate Managers should have a strong background in accounting for alternative investment funds, with a focus on Hedge Funds, proven client management skills, and the ability to manage and monitor client deliverables and deadlines.

Additionally, the Associate Manager is responsible for exercising sound judgment regarding the proper application of accounting principles to complex transactions, as well as preparing financial reports.

Help manage one or more client relationships, including scheduling and meeting all client deliverables Maintain/manage client expectations and coordinate deliverables timelines with vice president and staff Demonstrate strong knowledge of accounting, specifically with respect to alternative investment funds, with a focus on Hedge Funds Assist in preparation of goals and career development plans for junior staff Provide input into semiannual performance appraisals and discussions for junior staff Provide guidance and direction to junior 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.

Prepare/review work paper files for accuracy and completeness, including capital activity, investment activity, income and expense accruals, valuation adjustments, etc.

Prepare/review management fee calculations, including offsetable amounts, management fee waiver contributions, etc.

Prepare/review investor allocations and capital account statements Prepare/review capital call and distribution calculations, sources/uses of cash, allocations, and investor notices Create, maintain, and/or review distribution waterfall (carried interest) models, in keeping with the applicable fund terms Prepare/review financial statements, notes disclosures, and supporting schedules Help manage the year-end audit process, in collaboration with the VP, client, and auditors Where applicable, support the tax team with information to prepare tax compliance/reports Support corporate goals and business/departmental initiatives Job Skills/Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field 7-10 years experience in accounting, with a focus on alternative investments funds – Hedge Fund experience a plus 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 FIS Investran experience a plus Team player LI-SV1 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 offers excellent benefits including health, dental, 401k plan, tuition and professional development reimbursement plan.

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.

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