Associate Manager - Fund Accounting (Private Debt)

SS&C Financial Services are seeking experienced candidates with a strong fund accounting background to perform an Associate Manager Role. The position involves proactively owning key client relationships. Successful candidates would also be expected to participate in and potentially own a number of strategically focused projects and will own and be responsible for various assigned funds. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and fast growing organization.,

• Daily accounting of cash and position activity to ensure timely booking of transactions. This includes researching differences between internal postings and custodian postings to find a resolution
• Daily surveillance of internal and external emails to ensure client requests and questions are addressed in a timely manner
• Coordinate with various support teams such as our dedicated reconciliation teams, loan servicing teams, corporate actions, etc. to resolve any issues that might hinder meeting client deliverables.
• Various activity reporting including new fund purchases, paydowns, new investment commitments, debt borrowings made, yield calculations, and other analytics at varying frequencies
• Monthly and/or quarterly NAV production of assigned funds and appropriate supporting schedules
• Timely escalation of breaks or issues when appropriate
• Managing and assisting on various ad-hoc requirements that are actively ongoing or that arise in the future such as small to medium sized project management
• Identifying efficiency improvements of ongoing processes and helping to identify potential gaps as well
• Coordinate and assist in audit proceedings as needed as well as either prepare or assist in financial statement preparation
• Act as a subject matter expert for any escalated P&L and NAV issues
• Contributing to internal project initiatives regarding new product development, testing, and implementation
• Establish and drive strong relationships with clients and maintain regular client contact to ensure that satisfaction levels are high
• Develop culture of continuous efficiency improvements resulting in increased capacity
• Active member of the team that looks to help others out as time allows
  
  Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• Master's degree is a strong plus
• CPA a strong plus
• 4-6 years' experience in Accounting or Back Office Operations working for a Prime Broker, Administrator, Hedge Fund, Investment Advisor or Audit firm
• Solid prior experience with various products including equities, fixed income, repurchase agreements, futures, FX, Mortgages and options
• Advanced MS Excel knowledge
• Solid knowledge of corporate actions
• Ability to delegate effectively
• Solid project management skills