Funds Accounting Specialist recruitment

Job ID: 12625

Position Description:
Position Description

Funds Accounting, Specialist

The PIMCO Funds Business Management Group is responsible for operating public and private fund complexes globally with over $700 billion in AUM. PIMCO is the sponsor and administrator of US registered investment companies that currently represent approximately $500 billion in AUM across 120+ unique portfolios.

A Specialist in the PIMCO Funds Accounting group will be charged with assisting in the oversight of fund accounting and administration of PIMCO's registered investment funds, with a primary focus over PIMCO's yield-sensitive strategies which include Income, High Yield, Money Market, Municipal Focus, Short Term and Equity Income products. Yield analysis and the reporting of income/expense accruals and projections will be a key component of this function, which will require a firm technical grasp of a broad range of fixed income, equity and derivative securities.
He or she will be expected to work in tandem with members of the Funds Accounting team servicing PIMCO's public funds (US and offshore) to document, oversee, and execute processes related to the oversight of the fund accounting and fund administration service providers, financial reporting and audit management.
We are looking for an inquisitive, sharp, tireless, passionate, person that will learn quickly, play a key role in achieving operational excellence and grow with the business during one of the fastest growth periods our firm has experienced. This role will coordinate extensively with product business owners within the group and across the firm. The appropriate candidate will be able to exhibit project management skills through a proven track record of meeting deadlines and coordinating across functional areas.

Position Requirements:
Position Requirements

Candidate qualifications include:
• An firm understanding of mutual fund accounting (including accounting systems), exposure to a broad range of fund structures a plus
• Knowledge of various asset types, including derivatives
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting
• Risk and controls minded to aid in the execution and on-going development of fund accounting and administration vendors
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Comfortable working with MS Excel, Bloomberg a plus
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal
• Detail-oriented, with strong analytical skills

PIMCO is an equal opportunity employer