Associate Director Fund Administration

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!

What You Will Get To Do:

• 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.

What You Will Bring:

• 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