Job Description
Associate Director, Private Credit Accounting
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Locations: Union, NJ | NYC | Hybrid
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Get To Know Us
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SS&C is leading the way. We continue to look for today’s and tomorrow’s brightest talent—people who want to grow, solve complex problems, and make an impact. SS&C prides itself on hiring diverse, dynamic individuals who value collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
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Why You Will Love It Here:
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- Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model, Business Casual Dress (including jeans)
- Your Future: 401k Matching, Professional Development Reimbursement
- Work/Life Balance: Generous PTO, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
- Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave
- Wide Ranging Perspectives: Committed to celebrating the variety of backgrounds, talents, and experiences of our employees
- Training & Development: Hands-on learning, SS&C University
- Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness, travel, and more
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What You Will Get To Do:
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- Lead and manage the private credit accounting team, setting priorities, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring all reporting deadlines are met.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop junior and mid-level accountants, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and professional growth.
- Oversee the preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements, investor reports, and management reporting packages.
- Manage general ledger maintenance, NAV calculations, and portfolio performance reporting for private credit funds and SPVs.
- Ensure accurate accounting for capital calls, distributions, management fees, incentive allocations, and fund expenses.
- Oversee accounting and reporting for private credit instruments including senior secured loans, unitranche, mezzanine, subordinated debt, structured credit, and co-investments.
- Partner with valuation teams to ensure appropriate methodologies for illiquid credit instruments are applied.
- Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions and investment structures.
- Manage external relationships with fund administrators and auditors, reviewing their work and ensuring timely deliverables.
- Review and approve investor notices (capital calls, distributions, statements).
- Support fundraising efforts by preparing accounting-related sections of offering materials and responding to investor due diligence requests.
- Drive process efficiency through automation, system enhancements, and best practices in fund accounting.
- Act as a key point of contact for investment teams, offering accounting insights to deal structuring and portfolio management.
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What You Will Bring:
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- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA/CA/ACCA preferred).
- 6–10 years of progressive experience in fund accounting, audit, or financial reporting within private credit, direct lending, or alternative investment funds.
- Proven leadership and supervisory experience, with a track record of managing, training, and developing accounting teams.
- Strong technical expertise in U.S. GAAP (ASC 946) and/or IFRS for investment funds.
- Hands-on experience managing audits and working with fund administrators.
- Proficiency with fund accounting systems (e.g., Allvue, Investran, eFront, Geneva) and advanced Excel skills.
- Experience with complex waterfall and carried interest structures.
- Knowledge of multi-currency and cross-border fund structures (e.g., Cayman, Luxembourg, Delaware).
- Familiarity with loan portfolio management systems and credit analytics.
- Excellent communication and project management skills, with the ability to partner effectively across teams and with external stakeholders.
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Thank you for your interest in SS&C! To further explore this opportunity, please apply directly through our Careers page at www.ssctech.com/careers.