Associate Director, Fund Administration

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.

Job Description

Job Title: Associate Director, Fund Administration

Locations: Boston MA or Waltham MA- Hybrid

About the Role

Associate Directors are part of the Fund Administration team, oversee all administration services, are the primary client contact for a group of clients and manage a team of fund controllers and analysts. Associate Directors perform in a high-level contributor role demonstrating expertise in the mutual fund (registered funds) industry, multiple lines of business, business processes and the customers’ business.

Why Join SS&C

SS&C combines proprietary technology with deep industry expertise to support complex financial and health care operations. Our teams design, implement, and operate solutions that help clients manage data, automate processes, and scale their businesses with confidence.

You will work with industry experts, modern platforms, and evolving technologies, gaining exposure to real-world operational challenges and large-scale enterprise environments.

How You Will Make an Impact 

• 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, N-2, N1-A)
• 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 distributions for closed-end funds
• 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
• May serve in an officer capacity for fund complexes, including as Principal Financial Officer in which Sarbanes-Oxley certifications are required
• 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. 

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management or equivalent business experience
• 8+ years accounting and/or business experience in registered investment company industry
• Experience in alternative investment/private equity strategy and closed-end/interval funds
• CPA a plus
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong multi-tasking, problem solving and organizational skills              
• Computer experience (Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook)
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Willingness to work 6 days/month on site in one of our offices

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Unless explicitly requested or approached by SS&C Technologies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.

 

 

SS&C Technologies offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan with company match; paid time off, holidays, and parental leave; and professional development reimbursement opportunity.

 

 

Actual base salary will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, prior experience, education, demonstrated performance, and geographic location.

Massachusetts: The expected base salary for the position is between $125,000 USD to $190,000 USD.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

 

 

SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.