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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 Description SS&C: Managed Operations Alternatives Fund Accountant Key Responsibilities Fund Accounting Delivery & Close Oversight Deliver fund accounting services across multiple fund types and structures, including: Standalone funds and Master / Feeder structures (including profit and loss push / pullmechanics)Cayman and Delaware domiciled fundsUCITS and other regulated vehiclesCapitalaccount driven and alternative investment structures, including private investments and side pockets- Execute and manage daily, monthly, and quarterly close cycles, including: Preliminary / estimated closes and final closesClosedperiod accounting and subsequentperiod adjustmentsAlignment to client timelines for preliminaries, finals, and investor reporting- Own core fund accounting activities, including: Accrual and expense accounting (cash versus accrual treatment)Fee calculations and postings, including management, performance, administration, and carried interestHighwater 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 policies- Apply 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 & Collaboration Maintain 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 supportUnderstand accounting outcomes, timing, and dependenciesConfirm readiness for close and downstream useIdentify and escalate issues with potential reporting or allocation impact- Support 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 approach oParticipate in testing, walkthroughs, and controlled handover into steadystate delivery- Operate in line with agreed service-level agreements, operational calendars, and runbooks, contributing to: Runbook refinement and maintenanceDocumentation of best practicesContinuous improvement and standardisation of repeatable processes- Work collaboratively with downstream functions (including investor accounting and allocations) to provide accounting context and support, ensuring consistent understanding of fundlevel outcomes Required Experience 310+ 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 controlUnless 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. 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. .
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
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