Fund Accounting Technology Engineer

Job Description

Antares Capital is seeking a hands-on Assistant Vice President, Fund Accounting Technology Engineer to serve as a senior technical owner and engineer for the firm's enterprise Fund Accounting platform. This role can be located in Chicago or New York.

The individual will initially play a key role in the implementation of the platform, including configuration, development, data conversion, integrations, testing and production readiness. Following implementation, the role will provide ongoing engineering and technical ownership of the platform and its integration with Antares' broader investment, accounting, treasury and data ecosystem.

The ideal candidate combines strong SS&C Geneva development experience, including RSL, with investment/fund accounting knowledge and enterprise integration skills. The individual will partner closely with Fund Accounting, Investment Operations, Treasury, Valuations, Data and Technology teams to translate business and accounting requirements into scalable technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior Technology owner and hands-on engineer for the Fund Accounting platform across production and non-production environments.

• Design, develop, test and maintain Geneva RSL reports, extracts and data interfaces, including troubleshooting and performance optimization.

• Configure and enhance Geneva functionality, workflows and accounting-related platform components.

• Partner with Fund Accounting to support investment accounting, positions and lots, accruals, OID/deferred fees, valuations, NAV, period close, expenses and investor/partnership accounting.

• Design and support integrations with enterprise platforms including OMS, loan administration, Security/Reference Master, Price Master, GTreasury, D365, OneStream, fund administrators and enterprise data/reporting platforms.

• Develop and support APIs, data feeds, SFTP/batch processes, data mappings, validation controls and automated reconciliation processes.

• Support data conversion and migration, including opening positions/lots, accounting balances, historical data and reconciliation to legacy systems and fund administrators.

• Lead technical troubleshooting of production issues across Geneva configuration, RSL, data, integrations and accounting processes, coordinating with SS&C where required.

• Support platform upgrades, regression testing, releases, monitoring, access controls, disaster recovery and technical documentation.

• Partner with business and Technology teams to automate manual processes, improve data quality and controls, and reduce reliance on spreadsheets and one-off solutions.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, Accounting or related field.

• 8–12 years of experience supporting or developing enterprise financial/investment systems.

• Strong hands-on experience with SS&C Geneva, including RSL development, configuration, reporting and production support.

• Strong understanding of the Geneva data model and investment/fund accounting concepts, including positions, lots, accruals, cost basis, P&L, valuations, NAV and accounting periods.

• Experience designing and supporting APIs, system integrations, data feeds and automated reconciliation processes.

• Strong SQL, relational database, data mapping and troubleshooting skills.

• Experience with financial-system implementations, data conversion, testing, releases and production support.

• Ability to translate accounting and business requirements into technical designs and work effectively across Technology, Fund Accounting and Operations.

Preferred

• Experience supporting private credit, private markets, leveraged loans or alternative investment funds.

• Experience with Geneva RDL/SSRS, Workflow Manager, loaders/imports, APIs/web services or related Geneva development capabilities.

• Experience integrating Geneva with OMS, loan administration, treasury, valuation, GL, data warehouse and reporting platforms.

• Knowledge of IBOR/ABOR, partnership/investor accounting, fund expenses and third-party fund administrator processes.

• Experience working in a controlled, audited financial-services environment.

Skills

• Hands-on Engineering: Able to develop, configure and troubleshoot Geneva rather than relying solely on vendor resources.

• Fund Accounting Fluency: Understands the accounting processes and data the platform supports.

• Systems Thinking: Understands investment activity from upstream operational systems through IBOR/ABOR, GL and reporting.

• Technical Ownership: Takes accountability for platform stability, integrations, controls and continuous improvement.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Communicates effectively with engineers, accountants, Operations teams and external vendors.

Competencies

Strategic Thinking and Decision Making

• Considers functional and team goals when making decisions and seeks input to understand cross-team and downstream impacts.
• Approaches problems methodically by identifying key issues, using available data, seeking stakeholder input and recommending practical solutions.
• Makes sound decisions within their scope and escalates appropriately when needed.
• Proactively engages key stakeholders and incorporates their needs into solutions and outcomes.

Drives Execution and Results

• Implements initiatives that support team and functional goals and works to remove barriers to keep work progressing.
• Takes timely action to meet defined goals and holds themselves and others accountable for delivering expected results.

Cultivates Strategic Relationships and Influence

• Builds and maintains strong stakeholder relationships by being accessible, responsive and reliable.
• Influences outcomes through effective communication and adapts their approach based on stakeholder needs.
• Conveys complex information clearly across technical and business audiences.

Fosters an Inclusive Culture and Leads Teams to Achieve Excellence

• Works openly, respectfully and constructively with colleagues, shares information and solves problems collaboratively.
• Provides guidance and technical mentorship to colleagues with less experience.

Masters Oneself and Demonstrates a Growth Mindset

• Builds credibility through reliable delivery, ownership and sound judgment.
• Speaks up respectfully, addresses issues directly and demonstrates sound judgment when navigating challenges.
• Demonstrates high integrity and proactively identifies and mitigates risk.
• Adapts effectively to changing priorities while maintaining focus and delivery.

Drives Innovation

• Identifies and implements practical improvements that increase quality, efficiency and reliability.
• Uses data and available tools to inform decisions and improve outcomes.
• Leverages technology, automation and engineering practices to simplify processes, reduce manual effort and improve scalability, controls and data quality.

The Fine Print

• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

• Must be willing to comply with pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug testing, reference verification, and background check.

• Must be willing to work from the Chicago or New York office and travel as necessary.

Antares is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range at the time of posting is below. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Actual base salary within the specified range is comprised of several components, including but not limited to applicant's skill, prior relevant experience, specific degrees and certifications, job responsibilities, market considerations and the location of the position.

This role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus (based on company, business unit and individual performance).

Our benefit offerings include medical, dental and vision coverage, employer paid short & long-term disability and life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid time off, Maven family & fertility benefit, parental leave (including adoption, surrogacy, and foster placement), as well as other voluntary benefits.

Base Salary Range

$135,000 - $165,000

To learn more, visit www.antares.com. Antares is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.