Associate Director Fund Administration

SS&C Technologies•New York, NY

28d•$85,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Associate Director, Fund Administration Location: Boston, MA; Denver, CO; NYC; Dublin, OH | HYBRID Get To Know Us: ALPS offers a full-service partnership approach to a select group of clients (including mutual funds, closed-end funds, interval funds, ETFs, alternative investment funds, credit/bank loan funds) looking for truly customized service. We offer turn-key capabilities that anchor all the diverse resources needed to run a full-service mutual fund complex. Why You Will Love It Here! Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model and 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 Wide Ranging Perspectives: Committed to Celebrating the Variety of Backgrounds, Talents and Experiences of Our Employees Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, including SS&C University Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management or equivalent business experience
8+ years' Fund Accounting, Fund Administration and/or business experience in Registered Investment Company Industry
Experience in alternative investment/private equity strategy, credit/bank loan and closed-end/interval funds
Experience working with Confluence Unity and preferably Confluence-Publisher (Publishing)
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
Computer experience (Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook)
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
Must be willing to work on site in one of our offices a minimum of 6 days/month

Nice To Haves

CPA a plus

Responsibilities

Responsible for overall management of the financial reporting process, including coordination of annual audits with independent accountants.
Review annual and semi-annual reports and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP reporting requirements.
Review and/or prepare supporting information for SEC Form filings (e.g., N-CEN, N-CSR, N-PORT, 24F-2, N1-A)
Will communicate directly with clients, ensure deliverables are on time and of high-quality, manage the relationship with respect to fund administration, assist with client inquiries and consult with internal/external parties as necessary to meet deliverables.
Prepare and/or review Board reports and assist in the renewal of client's Fidelity and E&O insurance policies.
May attend Board of Director meetings for fund clients as a representative of ALPS
Review and approve annual operating expense budgets, monthly expense payments (including 12b-1 payments from the Funds) and monitor budgeted verses actual expenses
Monitor fund expense ratios and make sure they are in line with the projected budget
Coordinate with internal teams at ALPS to facilitate implementation of new industry regulations or special projects for client initiatives and provide general assistance to clients on accounting and reporting matters
Managerial responsibilities, including hiring, conducting performance appraisals, career planning and administering disciplinary actions.
Other managerial duties may include ensuring accurate client billing, internal management reporting, enforcing company policies and procedures, and recommending enhancements to internal business processes, policies & procedures.