Fund Accounting Consultant | Managed Operations

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 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 DescriptionFund Accounting Consultant | Managed OperationsLocation: New YorkGet to Know Us:SS&C Advent is seeking an experienced Fund Accounting Consultant to join its Managed Operations division, supporting sophisticated buy‑side clients across a broad range of fund structures and operating models. This role requires a fund‑controller level understanding of fund accounting, including close processes, valuation, accruals, and financial control. The consultant is accountable for producing high‑quality accounting outputs that support downstream investor reporting and allocations. While reconciliations and investor allocations are performed by other teams, this role must understand all upstream and downstream dependencies and operate with strong ownership and judgement.The successful candidate will operate as a consultative partner to large, complex funds in addition to a production processor.Why You Will Love It Here! Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model and Business Casual Dress Code, including jeansYour Future: 401k Matching Program, Professional Development ReimbursementWork/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid HolidaysYour Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Parental LeaveWide Ranging Perspectives: Committed to Celebrating the Variety of Backgrounds, Talents and Experiences of Our EmployeesTraining: Hands-On, Team-Customized, including SS&C UniversityExtra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!What You Will Get to Do:Fund Accounting Delivery & Close OversightDeliver fund accounting services across multiple fund types and structures, including: Standalone funds and Master / Feeder structures (including profit and loss push / pull mechanics)Cayman and Delaware domiciled fundsUCITS and other regulated vehiclesCapital account driven and alternative investment structures, including private investments and side pocketsExecute and manage daily, monthly, and quarterly close cycles, including: Closed period accounting and subsequent period adjustmentsAlignment to client timelines for preliminaries, finals, and investor reportingOwn core fund accounting activities, including: Accrual and expense accounting (cash versus accrual treatment)Fee calculations and postings, including management, performance, administration, and carried interestHigh water marks, hurdle rates, benchmark returns, and retained earningsAccounting for capital activity, bank debt (funded, unfunded, and commitments), and complex instrumentsValuation and foreign exchange treatment aligned to pricing and valuation policiesApply sound judgement across accounting nuances such as: Derivatives, including swaps and Open Trade Equity (OTE) treatmentOffsets, tolerances, and threshold agreementsChart of accounts alignment and financial statement presentationOperational Control, Dependencies & CollaborationMaintain a strong working understanding of reconciliation processes, including: Cash, position, profit and loss, Open Trade Equity (OTE), and trial balance reconciliationsMarket value versus cost, tax lots, and valuation supportPartner closely with internal reconciliation and upstream accounting teams to: Understand accounting outcomes, timing, and dependenciesConfirm readiness for close and downstream useIdentify and escalate issues with potential reporting or allocation impactSupport client onboarding and solution design, working directly with clients and internal implementation teams to: Gather and validate accounting requirementsProvide input into system configuration and accounting approachParticipate in testing, walkthroughs, and controlled handover into steady state deliveryOperate in line with agreed service level agreements, operational calendars, and runbooks, contributing to: Runbook refinement and maintenanceDocumentation of best practicesContinuous improvement and standardization of repeatable processesWork collaboratively with downstream functions (including investor accounting and allocations) to provide accounting context and support, ensuring consistent understanding of fund level outcomesWhat You Will Bring:6–10+ years’ experience in fund accounting, fund control, or managed operationsStrong experience with Advent Geneva or equivalent fund accounting platformsProven ability to manage complex fund structures and multiple close cyclesStrong accounting judgement across accruals, fees, valuation, derivatives, and period closeCPA preferred (or equivalent accounting qualification)Comfortable engaging with client Fund Controllers, Chief Financial Officers, and senior operations teamsConsultative mindset with strong ownership, communication skills, and attention to controlThank you for your interest in SS&C! If applicable, to further explore this opportunity, please apply directly with us through our Careers page on our corporate website @ www.ssctech.com/careers.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.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.