Associate Director, Private Equity/Fof Accounting

SS&C • Full Time

Posted on Thu, Nov 5, 2026

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: Associate Director, Private Equity/FoF Accounting Locations: Dallas, TX (hybrid), Jacksonville, FL (hybrid) or Atlanta, GA (hybrid) About the Role As an Associate Director, you will play a key leadership role in delivering exceptional fund accounting services while partnering with Directors to oversee client relationships and team performance. You'll lead complex engagements, mentor staff, and help drive operational excellence, ensuring high-quality service and technical accuracy across a portfolio of alternative investment funds. Why Join SS&C SS&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 Lead teams supporting fund administration services to clients Support multiple client implementations and onboarding events Create, maintain, and/or review distribution waterfall (carried interest) models Review fund governing documents, offering documents and investment management agreements Plan and oversee the preparation of audited and unaudited financial statements, partner capital statements and underlying work papers Manage the year-end audit process, in collaboration with the client and auditors Implement effective processes to improve the overall operations Participate in new client business analysis with prospects and existing clients Required Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field 12+ years’ experience in Private Equity/Real Assets fund accounting 3+ years’ experience supervising, training, delegating and managing large teams Hands -on management style with strong leadership skills and ability to develop staff Excellent client relationship and project management skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, advanced Excel skills required What Sets You Apart CPA / Master's degree are pluses Join SS&C, where innovation meets global opportunities. Click here to apply. #LI-Hybrid #LI-TR1 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 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. Actual base salary will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, prior experience, education, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Other States expected base salary for the position is between $91,000 USD to $190,000 USD. In addition, employees in this role may be eligible for consideration on an annual basis for a discretionary bonus and/or equity awards, such as restricted stock units or stock options, based upon individual and business performance at the company’s discretion. 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.

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