SVP/VP, Fund Assistant Treasurer recruitment
Managers Investment 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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Responsible for the daily/monthly functions of the Fund Administration/Treasury Group, whose activities include:
oDaily oversight of mutual fund NAV calculations.
oCoordinate the calculation of the funds’ dividends and distributions
oInterface with outside tax professionals
oManage the financial and compliance reporting activities for the annual and semi-annual financial statements, Form N-SAR, Form N-Q and financial information for Form N-1A.
oOversight of prospectus, SEC and IRS compliance performed by BNYM.
oPerform analysis of mutual fund expenses, budgeting and forecasting.
oResponsible for Board of Trustees quarterly reporting and 15c materials.
• Oversight of the fund accounting and financial reporting processes currently for thirty eight mutual funds, including multi-class, multi-manager funds, representing over $20 billion in assets.
• Strong background in securities, including derivatives, swaps, international securities, REITs, and all types of fixed income.
• Vendor management, including the relationships with the custodian, accounting agent and external auditors.
• Participation in meetings, documentation and certification for the Funds’ Sarbanes-Oxley process. Financial analysis in connection with the launch of new funds.
• Work closely with Compliance Department on mutual fund compliance issues, including those related Rule 38a-1.
• Train, mentor and develop managers, supervisors and staff.
• Updates and maintenance of Funds policies and procedures documentation.
• Special projects as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Strong technical knowledge of fund accounting and fund administration processes, including accounting and disclosure requirements related to complex financial instruments and recent accounting pronouncements.
• Knowledge of industry best practices.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, especially written reports.
• Project management experience.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• B.S. in Accounting/Finance
• CPA and/or MBA highly desirable
• Mutual Fund Tax experience a plus
• 10+ years experience in mutual fund accounting/ fund administration or public accounting specializing in investment companies
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Extensive work with computers.