SS&C Technologies

Associate Director – Fund Administration

SS&C Technologies

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Boston • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Unity

About the role

  • 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.

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)
  • CPA a plus
  • 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
Benefits
  • 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!

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
financial reportingU.S. GAAPSEC Form filingsbudget managementfund expense ratiosperformance appraisalsfund accountingfund administrationalternative investmentprivate equity strategy
Soft skills
attention to detailwritten communicationverbal communicationmulti-taskingorganizational skillsindependent workteam collaboration
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingBachelor’s Degree in FinanceBachelor’s Degree in Business ManagementCPA