Director, Private Equity Accounting Specialist

5 days ago


New York, New York, United States SS&C Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Director to lead our Private Equity Accounting team. As a key member of our Financial Services division, you will be responsible for managing multiple fund relationships, ensuring timely delivery of client reports, and providing expert guidance on accounting principles and financial reporting.

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

About SS&C:

SS&C is a global provider of investment and financial services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. We are committed to delivering innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional service and support to our clients, and we are seeking a talented and experienced professional to join our team.



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