Associate Director, Fund Administration

SS&C is a leading financial services and healthcare technology company headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, with 27,000+ employees across 35 countries. We serve 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from global enterprises to small and mid-market firms, providing expertise, scale, and technology.

About The Role

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

SS&C combines proprietary technology with deep industry expertise to support complex financial and healthcare operations. You will work with industry experts, modern platforms, and evolving technologies, gaining exposure to real-world operational challenges and large-scale enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 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.
• 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 ensure they align 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.
• Serve in an officer capacity for fund complexes, including as Principal Financial Officer, where Sarbanes-Oxley certifications are required.
• Manage hiring, performance appraisals, career planning, and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure accurate client billing, internal management reporting, enforce company policies and procedures, and recommend enhancements to internal business processes, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management or equivalent business experience.
• 8+ years of accounting and/or business experience in the registered investment company industry.
• Experience in alternative investment/private equity strategy and closed-end/interval funds.
• CPA is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong multi-tasking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, 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 (Boston MA or Waltham MA).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
• Professional development reimbursement opportunity.

Pay

Actual base salary will vary based on relevant skills, prior experience, education, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. The expected base salary for this position in Massachusetts is between $125,000 USD to $190,000 USD.