Financial Reporting Preparer

Aquent has partnered with a premier investment management organization to find a talented financial professional who will play a pivotal role in driving financial transparency and investor confidence. In this dynamic position, you will safeguard the integrity of essential financial disclosures, directly impacting how shareholders and regulators view the firm's success while collaborating with cross-functional teams to navigate complex financial landscapes.

About the Opportunity

Our client is a leading financial services firm at the forefront of investment management, dedicated to helping individuals and institutions achieve their long-term financial goals. Committed to delivering exceptional value and maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity, this organization offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your expertise will support the firm's reputation for excellence and maintain investor trust.

How You'll Make an Impact

In this essential role, you will take ownership of safeguarding the integrity of financial disclosures. You will contribute directly to the transparency and compliance of investment products, ensuring that shareholders and regulators receive clear, accurate, and timely financial information. By collaborating with internal business partners, you will resolve complex accounting, reporting, and disclosure matters, directly influencing the overall financial health of the organization.

Core Responsibilities

• Prepare and meticulously review mutual fund financial statements, comprehensive shareholder reports, and other essential regulatory reporting deliverables.
• Develop and review detailed workpapers and supporting schedules for financial statements and audits, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Scrutinize accounting transactions, general ledger accounts, and reconciliations to uphold U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP) standards.
• Engage in collaborative efforts with internal business partners, including accounting, legal, tax, and valuation teams, as well as offshore resources and external auditors, to resolve complex accounting, reporting, and disclosure matters.

What You'll Bring

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• 2-4 years of progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, or audit.
• Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including principles of financial statement presentation and the reporting of financial data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy, coupled with a robust aptitude for numbers.
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and meet stringent deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, enabling clear and concise articulation of financial information.
• A collaborative spirit, with the ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment and contribute to shared goals.
• The capacity to work autonomously, demonstrating strong ownership over assigned deliverables and responsibilities.

What Will Set You Apart

• Knowledge of GAAP and SEC accounting and reporting requirements specifically applicable to mutual funds and investment companies.
• Experience utilizing Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) ArcReporting application.
• CPA certification.
• Experience with U.S. GAAP and/or SEC reporting requirements.
• Previous experience within the mutual fund, ETF, or broader investment management industry.