Director, Hedge Fund Accounting 

Locations: San Francisco, CA | Los Angeles, CA | Hybrid 

Get To Know Us: 

SS&C is leading the way.  We continue to look for todays and tomorrow’s brightest talent, those that embody a spirit to improve not only their lives, but those around them. From college students to seasoned and experienced professionals, we encourage you to apply. SS&C prides itself on hiring diverse, honest, dynamic individuals, who value collaboration, accountability, and innovation to name a few.   

Why You Will Love It Here!  

• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model and Business Casual Dress Code, including jeans 

• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, Professional Development Reimbursement  

• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays 

• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave  

• Wide Ranging Perspectives: Committed to Celebrating the Variety of Backgrounds, Talents and Experiences of Our Employees 

• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, including SS&C University  

• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more! 

What You Will Get To Do: 

• Manage multiple fund relationships, including scheduling and meeting all daily client deliverables 

• Maintain/manage client expectations and coordinate deliverables timelines with staff 

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of accounting, specifically in alternative investments 

• 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. in a daily environment 

• Review management fee calculations 

• Review investor allocations and capital account statements 

• Review capital call and distribution calculations, sources/uses of cash, allocations, and investor notices 

• Prepare and/or review financial statements, notes disclosures, and supporting schedules 

• Develop/maintain robust review procedures around deliverables 

• Help develop and support targeted, continuing education for all direct reports 

• Support corporate goals and business/departmental initiatives 

What You Will Bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field 

• Master’s degree preferred 

• 15+ years’ experience in accounting, with a focus on alternative investments funds – hedge fund experience is a plus 

• CPA designation a plus 

• Strong knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and other comprehensive basis of accounting, with an emphasis on investment partnerships 

• 5+ years’ experience supervising two or more professional 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 

• Team player mentality 

Thank you for your interest in SS&C! If applicable, to further explore this opportunity, please apply directly with us through our Careers page on our corporate website @ www.ssctech.com/careers.