Lead Fund Controller

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

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

Thank you for your interest in SS&C! To further explore this opportunity, please apply through our careers page on the corporate website at www.ssctech.com/careers.

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