Job Description
Job Title : Lead Fund Controller - Hybrid
Locations : Denver, CO; Kansas City, MO; Dublin, OH; Boston, MA Hybrid
Get To Know The Team :
The lead Fund Controller will be part of the Fund Administration team and will oversee all administration services and act as a primary client contact for a group of clients.
Fund Controllers perform in a high-level contributor role demonstrating expertise in the mutual fund industry, multiple lines of business, business processes and the customers’ business.
Why You Will Love It Here!
- Flexibility : Hybrid Work Model & a 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
- Diversity & Inclusion : Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity
- 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 GAAP reporting requirements. Review and / or prepare supporting information for SEC filings (e.
g., N-CEN, N-CSR, N-PORT, 24F-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 annual operating expense budgets, monthly expense payments (including 12b-1payments 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
- 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.
What You Will Bring :
- 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
- 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
- Willingness to work 6 days / month on site in one of our offices