Description
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 Reporting
Locations: Hybrid | Waltham, MA, Boston, MA, Braintree, MA, New York, NY, Union, NJ
About the Role
Associate Directors are key members of the Fund Administration team responsible for overseeing all administrative services. They serve as the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients while leading a team of fund controllers and analysts. In this senior role, they act as high-level contributors, demonstrating deep expertise in mutual (registered) fund operations, multiple business lines, internal processes, and client business needs.
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 may attend Board of Director meetings for fund clients as a representative of ALPS
- 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.
Required Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management or equivalent business experience
- 8+ years accounting and/or business experience in financial/fund reporting
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex financial concepts
- Experience in alternative investments, including private equity strategies and closed-end/interval funds
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with a high level of accountability and follow-through
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook
What Sets You Apart (Preferred Qualifications)
- CPA a plus.
- In-depth knowledge of SEC regulations (e.g., N-SAR, N-PORT, N-CSR requirements) and GAAP.
- Proficiency in financial reporting software (e.g., Confluence, DFIN)
- Advanced Excel skills.
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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. New Jersey: The expected base salary for the position is between $94,000 USD to $205,000 USD. New York: The expected base salary for the position is between $95,000 USD to $170,000 USD. Massachusetts: The expected base salary for the position is between $90,000 USD to $180,000 USD.
In addition, employees in this role may be eligible for consideration on an annual basis for a discretionary bonus and/or equity awards, such as restricted stock units or stock options, based upon individual and business performance at the company's discretion.
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.
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