Manager - Financial Statement Preparation

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.

Job Description

Manager - Financial Statement Preparation

Location: NYC - Hybrid

Get To Know The Team:

A successful candidate will be responsible for the financial reporting process for an assigned number of funds serviced by SS&C, ensuring that the financial statements are accurately reported on a timely basis within tight deadlines, and makes certain strong internal controls are maintained in accordance with SS&C financial policies.

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!

What You Will Get To Do:

• 60% - Financial Statement Preparation
  • Follow year-end financial statement preparation process for all funds assigned. Complete financial statement model, templates and footnotes using trial balances and other reports accurately and timely.
  • Maintain open communication with clients/auditors to facilitate a smooth flow of the year-end audits for the funds assigned.
  • Work with other functions to identify and obtain information needed for financial reporting and address audit questions.
  • Ensure timely completion of other responsibilities related to financial reporting, including audit planning, interim unaudited financial statements preparation, etc.
• 20% - Other ad hoc projects, which include involvement in annual SSAE 16 audit, internal audit, accounting monthly NAV package, etc
• 10% - Process Improvement and Accounting Policy Management
  • Perform necessary technical accounting research to address evolving accounting/reporting issues.
  • Answer accounting policy questions from internal or external groups including fund accounting, operations, clients, auditors, etc.
  • Identify and implement work process improvements to increase financial reporting efficiency and ensure that strong internal controls are maintained.
• 10% - Establish good relationship with other functions - Work with peers in operations, fund accounting as necessary to improve knowledge of accounting system, financial products and trading strategies.

What You Will Bring:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent experience
• 4+ years' experience in financial services, alternative funds, audit, public accounting or related field
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with proven ability to manage and prioritize work to meet deadlines despite frequent interruptions
• Strong technical accounting skills, including GAAP and IFRS
• Effective problem solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated customer service and continuous improvement focus
• Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office, Word, Excel.
• Audit/Control minded
• Ability to work in changing, fast-paced work environment

Preferred Skills:

• MBA and/or CPA preferred but not required
• Experience auditing or preparing financial statements for investment funds a plus but not required
• Experience working with financial products a plus but not required
• Previous experience with Advent Geneva software a plus but not required

Thank you for your interest in SS&C! To further explore this opportunity, please apply through our careers page on the corporate website at www.ssctech.com/careers.

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