Director of Private Equity Accounting

6 days ago


New York, New York, United States SS&C Technologies Full time
Job Description

SS&C Technologies is a leading provider of investment and financial services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. As a Director of Private Equity Accounting, you will play a critical role in leading teams responsible for transaction processing, proper application of accounting principles to complex transactions, and financial reporting for private equity fund clients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage multiple fund relationships, including scheduling and meeting all client deliverables
  • Maintain/manage client expectations and coordinate deliverables timelines with staff
  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of accounting, specifically with respect to alternative investment funds, with a focus on private equity funds
  • 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.
  • Review management fee calculations, management fee waiver contributions, etc.
  • Review investor allocations and capital account statements
  • 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 and/or review financial statements, notes disclosures, and supporting schedules
  • Develop/maintain robust review procedures around deliverables
  • Manage the year-end audit process, in collaboration with the client and auditors
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
  • 10+ years' experience in accounting, with a focus on alternative investments funds - private equity experience a plus
  • CPA designation a plus
  • 5+ years' experience supervising two or more professional staff
  • Directly responsible for 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 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
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary range: $160,000 - $200,000 (NY) or $125,000 - $190,000 (CA)
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Tuition and professional development reimbursement plan
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Employee assistance program
  • Parental leave
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Opportunities for career growth and development


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