Ss&c

Financial Services

Director,HedgeFundAccounting

$180–210k New York, New York, United States; Union, New Jersey, United States; Skillman, New Jersey, United States; Stamford, Connecticut, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Director, Hedge Fund Accounting at Ss&c. Skills: Hedge fund accounting, Client service leadership, Financial reporting, Team management. Lead and coordinate work plans for client service accounting teams. Manage workflow and deliverables”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting; Ensure high levels of client satisfaction; Drive team performance; Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

Resolve complex accounting issues

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, 4–5+ years of experience in fund accounting or back-office operations within a fund administrator, hedge fund, or investment advisor, 3+ years of experience managing or supervising teams, knowledge of U. S. GAAP, Experience with financial instruments including equities, fixed income, FX, futures, options, repos, and mortgages, Solid understanding of corporate actions, Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation abilities, Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Have

CPA, CFA, or progress toward certification, Experience with Geneva, Total Return, or other fund accounting platforms, client-facing experience with the ability to influence and advise stakeholders, Experience leading large or complex client relationships, Proven ability to drive process improvements and operational efficiencies

What You'll Do.

Lead and coordinate work plans for client service accounting teams

Manage workflow and deliverables

Review fund accounting deliverables including NAVs

and investor allocations

Manage and strengthen client relationships

Oversee new client onboarding

Resolve complex accounting issues escalated by the team

Coordinate and manage the external audit process

Review financial statements

partner capital statements

and related reporting

Contribute to internal initiatives

including product development

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Provide coaching, training, and leadership to team members to drive performance and development; Partnering with clients to support their operational and reporting needs

Communication Scope

Verbal communication; Written communication; Presentation abilities; Client-facing communication; Ability to influence and advise stakeholders

Process & Methodology

Manage multiple priorities, Meet tight deadlines

Full Job Description

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology. **_Job Description_** Director, Hedge Fund Accounting **Locations:** New York, NY (Hybrid), Union, NJ (Hybrid), Skillman, NJ (Hybrid), Stamford, CT **About the Role** SS&C is seeking a Director, Hedge Fund Accounting to lead client service teams supporting hedge fund clients. This role will oversee fund accounting operations, manage client relationships, and ensure the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting. You will play a key leadership role, driving team performance, overseeing complex accounting deliverables, and partnering with clients to support their operational and reporting needs. **Why Join SS &C** SS&C combines proprietary technology with deep industry expertise to support complex financial and healthcare operations. Our teams design, implement, and operate solutions that help clients manage data, automate processes, and scale their businesses with confidence. You will work alongside industry experts supporting sophisticated hedge fund clients while gaining exposure to complex products and evolving financial markets. **How You Will Make an Impact** * Lead and coordinate work plans for client service accounting teams, managing workflow and deliverables * Provide coaching, training, and leadership to team members to drive performance and development * Review fund accounting deliverables including NAVs, P&L, pricing, and investor allocations * Manage and strengthen client relationships, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction * Oversee new client onboarding, fund setups, reorganizations, and conversions * Resolve complex accounting issues escalated by the team * Provide technical accounting exper

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