Director, Hedge Fund Accounting

Director, Hedge Fund Accounting

SS&C is seeking a Director, Hedge Fund Accounting to lead client service teams supporting hedge fund clients. This role will oversee fund accounting operations, manage client relationships, and ensure the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting.

You will play a key leadership role, driving team performance, overseeing complex accounting deliverables, and partnering with clients to support their operational and reporting needs.

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

You will work alongside industry experts supporting sophisticated hedge fund clients while gaining exposure to complex products and evolving financial markets.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Lead and coordinate work plans for client service accounting teams, managing workflow and deliverables
• Provide coaching, training, and leadership to team members to drive performance and development
• Review fund accounting deliverables including NAVs, P&L, pricing, and investor allocations
• Manage and strengthen client relationships, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction
• Oversee new client onboarding, fund setups, reorganizations, and conversions
• Resolve complex accounting issues escalated by the team
• Provide technical accounting expertise and industry insights to clients
• Coordinate and manage the external audit process
• Review financial statements, partner capital statements, and related reporting
• Contribute to internal initiatives, including product development, testing, and implementation

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 4–5+ years of experience in fund accounting or back-office operations within a fund administrator, hedge fund, or investment advisor
• 3+ years of experience managing or supervising teams
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Experience with financial instruments including equities, fixed income, FX, futures, options, repos, and mortgages
• Solid understanding of corporate actions
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

What Sets You Apart

• CPA, CFA, or progress toward certification
• Experience with Geneva, Total Return, or other fund accounting platforms
• Strong client-facing experience with the ability to influence and advise stakeholders
• Experience leading large or complex client relationships
• Proven ability to drive process improvements and operational efficiencies

Join SS&C, where innovation meets global opportunities.