Associate Director, Hedge 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 Title: Associate Director, Hedge Fund Accounting Locations: New York City (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  Manage a portfolio of alternative investment fund clients, partnering with senior leadership to deliver exceptional client service, oversee engagement timelines, and ensure all deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule Serve as a technical accounting resource by reviewing fund governing documents, complex investment transactions, workpapers, management fee calculations, investor allocations, capital activity, and distribution waterfall models to ensure compliance with fund terms and accounting standards Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements, supporting schedules, and other client deliverables while driving consistency, quality, and continuous improvement in review processes and controls Lead the coordination of year-end audits and collaborate with clients, auditors, and internal tax teams to support timely financial reporting and compliance requirements Coach, mentor, and develop team members by providing technical guidance, performance feedback, career development support, and opportunities for continued learning and growth Build strong client relationships by participating in client meetings, supporting business development initiatives, and proactively addressing client needs and expectation Contribute to departmental initiatives and operational improvements that enhance efficiency, strengthen team performance, and support the firm's overall business objectives Required Experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field 8–10+ years of accounting experience, including significant experience with alternative investment funds Strong knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other comprehensive bases of accounting, with an emphasis on investment partnerships 3–5+ years of experience leading and developing accounting professionals Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and client engagements in a fast-paced environment Strong leadership, coaching, and relationship management skills Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills What Sets You Apart CPA designation preferred Hedge funds experience is a strong plus Join SS&C, where innovation meets global opportunities. Click here to apply. #LI-AF1 #LI-Hybrid     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