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.