Senior Associate, Fund Administration/Financial Reporting
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assists in the preparation and review of quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports for the Funds.
- Assist in the coordination of the Funds’ annual audits; prepare complete and accurate audit work papers.
- Involvement in nightly portfolio pricing and fair value issues.
- Prepare and maintain various internal and external Fund reports (e.g., Board Reporting).
- Review Fund performance and provide info/data for shareholder reports.
- Knowledge of securities processing, general ledger accounting, NAV calculation.
- Knowledge of SEC/IRS/Prospectus/SAI compliance requirements, review daily compliance reports and coordinate appropriate actions.
- Research discrepancies between Fund Administrators and Custodian Bank(s).
- Prepare and assist in regulatory filings (e.g., N-Q, NSAR, 24f-2, MT-1, NCSR, SAI).
- Review expense data and other reporting prepared by Managers’ Cash Mgt./Treasury group.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with third- party service providers (Fund Accounting, Custody, Compliance, TA, Auditors).
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs other administrative tasks and projects as requested.
- Files reports, supporting documents and electronic filings as needed in an orderly manner.
- Assist with Funds’ tax requirements (e.g., 1120RIC, Excise Distributions, 1099, ICI Grid).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Detail oriented, organized, ability to plan/prioritize and take initiative.
- Dedicated professional, willingness to perform/advance, enthusiasm on pursuing a career within the mutual fund industry.
- Demonstrates problem solving abilities and includes the appropriate people in the decision making process with regards to account exceptions and errors.
- Supports company values and treats others with respect and consideration.
- Strong communicator who can interact effectively with colleagues and service providers.
- Works productively in a team environment.
- Excels in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines and executing responsibilities with minimal errors.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel), able to learn and use other programs and systems including Bloomberg, DRAS/ Eagle Star – Portfolio Accounting System.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field, accounting or finance preferred. MBA a plus.
- CPA, mutual fund auditing experience a plus.
- Five years mutual fund portfolio accounting and/or fund administration experience required.
Managers Investment Group, part of Affiliated Managers Group, offers institutional-quality investment strategies across most asset classes, using some of the finest investment firms from around the world. We offer these strategies as single-asset-class components as well as complete investment solutions. Our wide range of mutual fund and separate account strategies are primarily sold to financial intermediaries across the U.S.
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