Director, Hedge Fund Accounting

Job Description

Director, Hedge Fund Accounting

Locations
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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