Financial Reporting Analyst

Our client, an established investment firm, is seeking an experienced Financial Reporting Analyst for a one-year contract assignment. This individual will support the Financial Administration team in preparing annual, semi-annual and quarterly financial statements and regulatory filings for registered investment companies.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of mutual fund accounting or related mutual fund experience, including 1–2 years of financial reporting experience. Candidates should have a strong understanding of mutual fund financial reporting, fund expenses and applicable regulatory requirements, along with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously.

This is a contract-only opportunity with a hybrid schedule of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote per week, with no more than 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities Include:

Preparing annual, semi-annual and quarterly financial statements for registered investment companies

Preparing applicable regulatory filings, including N-SAR, N-Q, 24F-2 and N-CSR

Preparing financial statement and reporting timetable calendars

Preparing fund expense proformas and invoices

Reviewing fund expenses and accruals and coordinating adjustments with clients and the financial reporting team

Supporting the preparation of board books and procedures manuals

Reporting and communicating fund performance data

Maintaining knowledge of applicable regulations, including the Investment Company Act of 1940, GAAP and Regulation S-X

Monitoring regulatory changes affecting registered investment companies

Assisting with special projects and reviewing work completed by junior-level staff as needed

Utilizing and maintaining knowledge of systems including Eagle/OMEGA, EDGAR and Merrill Reports

Requirements:

BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience; Business-related concentration preferred

3–5 years of mutual fund accounting or related mutual fund experience

1–2 years of prior financial reporting experience

Strong understanding of mutual fund financial reporting and registered investment companies

Experience with fund expenses, accruals and financial statements

Knowledge of applicable accounting and regulatory requirements, including GAAP and SEC regulations

Experience with Eagle/OMEGA, EDGAR and/or Merrill Reports is a plus

Highly organized and detail-oriented with a strong aptitude for accuracy

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work effectively in a client-driven, deadline-oriented environment

Pay Rate: $50 per hour