Registered Fund Administration, Associate Director

Position Overview

PINE Advisor Solutions, A Centralis Company, is seeking an Associate Director to join our Principal Financial Officer (PFO) Services team. This individual will support the Directors in managing a portfolio of client relationships and deliverables across registered fund products, including mutual funds, ETFs, interval funds, tender offer funds, and closed-end funds.

In this role, you will serve as the primary reviewer of deliverables prepared by the fund administration and fund accounting teams on behalf of our clients, ensuring high-quality execution and regulatory compliance. You will manage a book of multiple clients as their day-to-day point of contact, gaining hands-on exposure to the responsibilities and dynamics of acting as an outsourced financial officer and treasury team.

This is a strong opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to step into a client-facing leadership role with visibility across critical fund operations. Over time, there is potential for growth into a director-level position, including the possibility of taking on outsourced Treasurer responsibilities.

About PINE

PINE Advisor Solutions ("PINE") is a dynamic and fast-growing organization that provides institutional-quality outsourced solutions for funds and investment managers. Our team is driven by the belief that we are contributing to something remarkable.

At PINE, we prioritize client service and a collaborative culture. The ideal candidate will be motivated, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and thrive in a high-performing and supportive environment. Our culture is built around an “all for one and one for all” philosophy. Your contributions matter, and we are a team that embraces challenges and believes in growing through doing.

Responsibilities:

Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for multiple fund clients, managing deliverables and deadlines across your client book

Serve as primary reviewer of fund administrator and fund accountant deliverables, escalating issues to Directors as needed

Perform detailed and analytical reviews of fund regulatory filings including Forms N-CSR, N-PORT, N-CEN, 24F-2, 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, repurchase offers and annual prospectus updates

Oversee fund expense administration activities

Review fund income and capital gain distributions

Review and maintain valuation schedules of private investments

Prepare and coordinate materials relating to fund board meetings, valuation committee meetings, and disclosure control meetings relating to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Coordinate the external audit and tax process on behalf of clients, serve as main audit contact

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and business partners, ensuring effective communication and collaboration

Train and mentor Associates, reviewing their work and providing day-to-day feedback

Draft and maintain process procedures for recurring deliverables, and keep client workflows, deadlines, and task status current in our internal systems and tools

Maintain knowledge of changing industry regulations

Qualifications:

5+of experience in the financial services industry, with a strong preference for fund accounting, fund administration, or audit of registered fund products

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, economics, or a related field required;

Demonstrated expertise in regulatory and compliance reporting for registered funds

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, formulas, data analysis)

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial concepts clearly

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, especially in financial and compliance documentation

Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable operating in a dynamic, high-growth environment

Eagerness to learn and apply regulatory changes and industry best practices

Collaborative mindset with a strong commitment to client service and team success

Work Model (Hybrid Preferred)

Candidates who can work out of our Denver office 2-3 days per week are preferred

We are open to hiring remote employees located anywhere in the US with direct experience

Some periodic travel to Denver will be expected for remote hires

Salary: $80,000 - $110,000

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonus compensation.

Employee Benefits

Health Insurance – we cover 100% of the cost for employees

A comprehensive selection of medical, dental, and vision health plans

Life and disability insurance

401(k) savings plan

Unlimited vacation policy

Paid maternity and paternity leave

What You Can Expect From PINE

Work-life Balance

We trust you to be the expert on creating an environment that allows you to bring your best self to work. With unlimited vacation and flexible work-from-home options, we encourage a work-life balance that brings out the best in our team.

Be a Leader

At PINE, we prioritize ensuring that each team member has the chance to emerge as a leader and make substantial contributions to our company.

Experience an Environment of Learning

We place an emphasis on learning from each other and celebrating our unique expertise. There are abundant opportunities to learn and hone new skills.

PINE Advisor Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

This position is expected to remain open for approximately two weeks. The posting may close sooner if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of qualified applicants are received.