Senior Associate, Private Markets

About SS&C Technologies

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 Summary

Senior Associates in Private Markets prepare and process transactions and financial reports, while exercising sound judgement regarding the application of accounting principles to various 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 bank reconciliations and process journal entries
• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; CPA and/or MBA is a plus
• 2+ years’ experience in Accounting; a focus on alternative investments funds, Private Equity/Real Assets experience, 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

Benefits & Perks

• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model & a 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!