Directly lead an operations management team responsible for the integrity of financial information for the company including budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and analysis, management, board and business metrics reporting, tax and all general accounting functions. Oversee 20 third-party service provider staff members responsible for dividend distributions, Subchapter M and Excise Tax distributions, GAAP financial accounting (annual audits), public reporting (annual and semi-annual reports, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information) and SEC compliance (forms N-SAR, N-CSR, N-Q, N-1a, N-PX and 24(f)-2).
Responsible for all tax-related issues including 1099 preparation and review, distribution requirements including excise tax, fiscal year and spillback requirements and company tax filings. Present investment administration and accounting reports at quarterly board and audit committee meetings. Member of multiple committees including: Disclosure Control (Chairman), Fair Value Pricing, and Complex Securities. Manage and audit company’s benefit programs to ensure they are compliant with SEC, IRS, and DOL legal requirements. As Administrator to the company’s 401(k) plan prepare information for 5500 filings and 11-Ks.
Responsible for the development, implementation and enforcement of the Registered Investment Advisor’s compliance program (including policies and procedures) to ensure compliance with SEC / SRO regulations and firm policies.