Senior Associate, Private Markets Fund Accounting

SS&C is a leading provider of mission-critical, AI-powered technology and services empowering financial services and healthcare organizations to work smarter, faster, and securely. Founded in 1986, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has offices worldwide. More than 23,000 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

Job Title:

Senior Associate, Private Markets Fund Accounting

Location:

Los Angeles, CA (hybrid) or San Francisco, CA (hybrid)
About the Role Step into a high-impact role at the heart of Private Markets, where you'll work in complex fund accounting across diverse alternative investments. You'll work alongside top-tier professionals in a fast-paced, growth-driven environment, gaining deeper industry exposure while driving meaningful results that matter.

Why Join SS&CSS&C combines proprietary technology with deep industry expertise to support complex financial and health care operations. Our teams design, implement, and operate solutions that help clients manage data, automate processes, and scale their businesses with confidence.

You will work with industry experts, modern platforms, and evolving technologies, gaining exposure to real-world operational challenges and large-scale enterprise environments.

How You Will Make an Impact Perform bank reconciliations and post journal entries to ensure accurate financial records

Deliver high-quality, accurate work within tight reporting deadlines, taking ownership of key deliverables

Prepare and maintain comprehensive work papers, including capital activity, investment transactions, and income and expense accruals

Update and manage distribution waterfall (carried interest) models with precision

Calculate management fees and produce detailed supporting schedules

Analyze transaction documentation to understand investment structures, accounting impacts, and accrual requirements

Support the year-end audit process, partnering closely with internal teams, clients, and external auditors

Build strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders, including legal counsel, auditors, and tax advisors, to ensure seamless execution and timely delivery

Required Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field2+ years of accounting experience, with hands-on exposure to general ledgers, work papers, and financial statement preparation

Strong knowledge of US GAAP and core accounting principles

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and overall Microsoft Office suite

Highly detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and ability to meet tight deadlines

Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence interacting across all levels of an organization

What Sets You ApartCPA and/or MBA designation (or progress toward certification)

Experience with alternative investment funds, including Private Equity Familiarity with investment partnerships and related accounting concepts skills, with confidence interacting across all levels of an organization

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SS&C Technologies offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan with company match; paid time off, holidays, and parental leave; and professional development reimbursement opportunity.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does 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.

Summary

Location:

Los Angeles, CA;
San Francisco CA - 221 Main Street Type:
Full time