Senior Associate

3 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States SS&C Full time
Job Title: Senior Associate, Hedge Fund or Private Equity Fund Accounting

SS&C is a global provider of investment and financial services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. As a Senior Associate, you will play a key role in preparing and processing transactions and financial reports, exercising sound judgment regarding the application of accounting principles to complex transactions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Deliver accurate and timely work product within deliverable timelines
  • Prepare work paper files for accuracy and completeness, including capital activity, income and expense accruals and investment activity
  • Update distribution waterfall (carried interest) models
  • Prepare management fee calculations and supporting schedules
  • Review all transaction documentation and supporting files, and understand the features of the investment transactions, accruals, etc.
  • Perform reconciliations, process journal entries and cash balances
  • Support year-end audit process, in collaboration with the team, client and auditors
  • Actively interact with clients and counter-parties including legal counsels, auditors and tax advisors to meet key deadlines
  • Analytical review of daily and monthly results
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Mathematics, or related field; CPA and/or MBA is a plus
  • 2+ years' experience in Accounting; a focus on alternative investments, Private Equity/Real Assets experience or Hedge Funds, is a plus
  • Knowledge required of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other comprehensive accounting concepts; knowledge on investment partnerships is a plus
  • Experience preparing and reviewing general ledgers, work papers and financial statements
  • Deadline-oriented with strong attention to detail with the ability to complete assigned tasks independently
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team successfully
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with advanced Excel skills required
  • Audit experience is a plus

SS&C offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, 401k plan, tuition and professional development reimbursement plan. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and do 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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