Chicago, IL, USA
59 days ago
Senior Associate - Hedge/Private Equity Fund Accounting

SS&C is a global provider of investment and financial services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Named to Fortune 1000 list as top U.S. company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut and has 20,000+ employees in over 90 offices in 35 countries. Some 18,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest institutions to local firms, manage and account for their investments using SS&C's products and services.

Job Description

Senior Associate, Hedge/Private Equity Fund Accounting


Locations: Chicago, IL | Edina, MN | Hybrid

Get To Know The Team:

Senior Associates are responsible for a broad spectrum of financial and accounting matters affecting Global Hedge Fund clients. They prepare and process transactions and financial reports, and exercise sound judgment regarding the proper application of accounting principles to a variety of transactions. 

Why You Will Love It Here!

Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model & a Business Casual Dress Code, including jeansYour Future: 401k Matching Program, Professional Development ReimbursementWork/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid HolidaysYour Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Parental LeaveDiversity & Inclusion: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on DiversityTraining: Hands-On, Team-Customized, including SS&C UniversityExtra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

What You Will Get To Do:

Daily reconciliation of cash balances, investment positions and market valuesTrade processingLiaise with Auditors and Tax Preparers for FundsReview of accruals and expense itemsGathering and processing corporate actionsConfirming validity of corporate actions and significant price changes with independent sourceCalculation and recording of feesInteraction with investment managers and prime brokers to resolve questions and reconciliation differencesAnalytical review of daily and monthly results

What You Will Bring:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Mathematics  Master’s Degree, CPA/CFA are pluses, not required2-5 years’ experience in accounting/financial services; hedge funds experience is a plusStrong organizational skills and detail-orientedTeam player mentality with the ability to independentlyAbility to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environmentStrong verbal and written communication skillsProficient in Microsoft Office suite, advanced Excel skills

Thank you for your interest in SS&C! To further explore this opportunity, please apply through our careers page on the corporate website at www.ssctech.com/careers.

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Unless explicitly requested or approached by SS&C Technologies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. SS&C offers excellent benefits including health, dental, 401k plan, tuition and professional development reimbursement plan. 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.

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