VP – Senior Manager – Director of Fund Administration
| Company | AllianceBernstein |
|---|---|
| Location | Nashville, TN, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 – 15+ years of experience in the mutual fund or finance industry
- Four-year degree in a business field (preferably accounting or finance related)
- Proficient knowledge in mutual fund accounting and administration
- Knowledge of SEC, U.S. GAAP, FASB and other regulatory disclosures and requirements
- Knowledge of IRS tax requirements for regulated investment companies
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
Responsibilities
- Authorizing, reviewing and/or making critical decisions for individual funds
- Ensuring a robust control environment is established and maintained
- Manage the daily oversight environment, including NAV Calculations for accuracy
- Instructing accounting staff on new and revised procedures
- Recommend and participate in the implementation of changes and enhancements to the department / Process Improvements / Document procedures
- Ensuring all funds adhere to departmental accounting policies and procedures
- Ensuring regulatory & fund compliance (with IRS, SEC and other) as well as advise on tax issues
- Ensuring accuracy of distribution and tax data at fund and shareholder levels
- Addressing questions or concerns raised by audit firms when conducting fiscal audits
- Reviewing Shareholder Reports and ensure timely dissemination
- Vendor Management: due diligence meetings and service quality reviews
- Participating in product lifecycle events: new product launches, liquidations, mergers
- Assisting teams with resolution of complex problems
- Liaising among our internal customers and various vendors (portfolio managers, legal, custodians, vendors, etc.) on various issues
- Income analysis for Dividend Committee Meetings
- Reviewing expense analysis’ as well as budgeting methodologies
- Reply to client requests (internal and external)
- Responsible for staff’s technical and professional development
- Participating in the departmental salary administration and personnel management process (performance reviews)
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degrees or certifications are preferred
- Knowledge of various GAAP reporting (U.S., International, Lux GAAP, etc.) is a plus
- Candidates with process management/improvement experience is preferred