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Director – Accounting, Real Estate
SS&C | Dallas, TX | San Antonio, TX
Job Summary
Lead teams responsible for transaction processing, proper application of accounting principles to complex transactions, and financial reporting, for private equity fund clients. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field. 10+ years experience in accounting, with a focus on alternative investments funds; private equity experience a plus; 5+ years experience supervising two or more professional staff.
Details
SS&C is a global provider of investment and financial services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Named to Fortune 1000 list as top U.S. company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut and has 20,000+ employees in over 90 offices in 35 countries. Some 18,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world’s largest institutions to local firms, manage and account for their investments using SS&C’s products and services.
* Director, Real Estate Accounting
* Locations: Dallas, TX | San Antonio, TX | Hybrid
Get To Know The Team
The Directors lead teams responsible for transaction processing, proper application of accounting principles to complex transactions, and financial reporting, for private equity fund clients.
What You Will Get To Do:
* Manage multiple fund relationships, including scheduling and meeting all client deliverables
* Maintain/manage client expectations, and coordinate deliverables timelines with the staff
* Demonstrate strong knowledge of accounting, specifically with respect to alternative investment funds, with a focus on private equity funds
* Participate in new business discussions with prospects and existing clients
* Prepare and maintain goals and career development plans for all direct reports
* Prepare semi-annual performance appraisals and discussions for all direct reports
* Provide guidance and direction to the staff on all technical and client service-related topics
* Review fund governing documents, offering documents, subscription documents, side letters, and investment management agreements, in order to ensure proper application of fund terms
* Review all transaction documentation and supporting files, and understand the features of the investment transactions, accruals, etc.
* Review work paper files for accuracy and completeness, including capital activity, investment activity, income and expense accruals, valuation adjustments, etc.
* Review management fee calculations, including offsetable amounts, management fee waiver contributions, etc.
* Review investor allocations and capital account statements
* Review capital call and distribution calculations, sources/uses of cash, allocations, and investor notices
* Create, maintain, and/or review distribution waterfall (carried interest) models, in keeping with the applicable fund terms
* Prepare and/or review financial statements, notes disclosures, and supporting schedules
* Develop/maintain robust review procedures around deliverables
* Manage the year-end audit process, in collaboration with the client and auditors
What You Will Bring:
* Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
* CPA designation a plus
* 10+ years’ experience in accounting, with a focus on alternative investments funds; private equity experience a plus
* 5+ years’ experience supervising two or more professional staff
* Directly responsible for hiring and termination decisions as well as providing continuous performance feedback to staff
* Hands-on management style with strong leadership skills and the ability to develop staff
* Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to multitask
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills
* FIS Investran experience a plus
* Team player
Why You Will Love It Here!
* Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model & a Business Casual Dress Code, including jeans
* Your Future: 401k Matching Program, Professional Development Reimbursement
* Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
* Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave
* Diversity & Inclusion: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity
* Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, including SS&C University
* Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more
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- Min Education: BA/BS
- Min Experience: 10 years