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 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
• Diversity & Inclusion: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, including SS&C University
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

What You Will Get To Do:

• Daily reconciliation of cash balances, investment positions and market values
• Trade processing
• Liaise with Auditors and Tax Preparers for Funds
• Review of accruals and expense items
• Gathering and processing corporate actions
• Confirming validity of corporate actions and significant price changes with independent source
• Calculation and recording of fees
• Interaction with investment managers and prime brokers to resolve questions and reconciliation differences
• Analytical 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 required
• 2-5 years’ experience in accounting/financial services; hedge funds experience is a plus
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented
• Team player mentality with the ability to independently
• Ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient 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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