About the role
Position Overview
PINE Advisor Solutions, a Centralis company, is seeking an entry-level Associate to join our Principal Financial Officer (PFO) Services team. This individual will support PINE's registered fund clients across a range of fund products in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
In this role, you will assist the PFO team with regulatory filings, fund expense administration, income and capital gain distributions, and board and committee meeting coordination. You will also support the external audit and tax process and help maintain client and business partner relationships. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated early-career professional with a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field to build their expertise in registered fund operations and gain hands-on exposure to the full fund lifecycle.
About PINE
PINE Advisor Solutions ("PINE"), a Centralis company, 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
- Review fund regulatory filings, including N-CSR, N-PORT, N-CEN, 24F-2, 10-Q, 10-K and annual prospectus updates
- Assist with fund expense administration activities
- Assist with the calculation and review of fund income and capital gain distributions
- Prepare materials relating to fund board meetings, valuation committee meetings, and disclosure control meetings relating to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and certification procedures
- Support the external audit and tax process on behalf of clients
- Support multiple client and business partner relationships
- Maintain awareness of regulatory and industry developments affecting registered funds
Qualifications
- 0-2 years of experience (including internships) in fund accounting, fund administration, audit, or a finance-related field; experience with mutual funds and registered products preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, economics, or a related field required; coursework in accounting or financial reporting is a plus
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite; strong knowledge of Excel required
- Collaborative team member with strong interpersonal skills and a solution-oriented approach
- Strong organizational skills with attention to deadlines
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong interest in learning registered fund operations, financial reporting and regulation, with the ability to research and think critically
Work Model (Denver Hybrid)
- This position follows a hybrid work schedule, working from our Denver office 2-3 days/week
Salary: $55,000 - $65,000
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.