**Job Summary**

The Financial Administration Senior Analyst, Assistant Vice-President (AVP) oversees the preparation of monthly, semi-annual and annual reports for investment companies in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requirements.

The AVP collaborates with other members of Financial Administration to support the analysis, monitoring, and implementation of expense budgets, timely payment of fund expenses, monthly and annual excise distribution processes, along with other reporting such as Total Returns, Board reporting and year-end tax reporting requirements.

**Responsibilities:**

Are the primary contact for clients; respond proactively to internal and external client inquiries

Manage the preparation of financial statements and review SEC filings (e.g. N-PORT, N-MFP, N-CSR, N-CEN and 24F-2, N-1A etc.)

Are the primary contact of the annual audit process

Are responsible for timely and accurate expense budgeting and payments

Oversee monthly and quarterly client reporting (e.g. Total Returns and preparation of Board reports)

Demonstrate an advanced understanding of investment types, mutual funds, ETFs and financial markets

Lead training sessions to increase the teams knowledge

Coordinates fund year-end reporting (e.g. 1099-NEC and ICI Reporting)

Identifies and/or implements process improvements to reduce risk and improve efficiency

Manage client projects and initiatives

Participates in department committees and other initiatives

**Qualifications**

Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or business-related area or equivalent work experience

5-7 years accounting or reporting experience in the registered investment company or financial services industry

Prior team lead or supervisory experience preferred

Experience with FIS InvestOne fund accounting platform, including MBOR and OLE functionality, is a plus

Experience with Confluence Unity financial reporting platform, including Publishing and Workbook functionality, is a plus

Advanced experience working with Microsoft Office applications required, specifically Excel

**Ability to demonstrate the following attributes consistently:**

Excellent attention to detail, a sense of urgency for deadlines, and solid organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills to foster client and internal relationships

Oversee the completion of daily workflow in accordance to internal controls and procedures

Proactively balance team resources and workflow requirements

Willingness to work outside of normal work hours when necessarily, particularly during peak financial reporting cycles

Conduct monthly coaching/feedback sessions with direct staff

Escalate issues timely and appropriately to senior management

Develop/deliver executive summary reporting to senior management and clients

Oversee projects effectively

Motivated to continuous self-improvement

Ability to promote a positive working environment and influence others to embody the Citi Culture

**Education:**

Bachelors degree/University degree or equivalent experience

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**Job Family Group:**

Operations - Transaction Services

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**Job Family:**

Fund Accounting

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**Time Type:**

Full time

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**Primary Location:**

Columbus Ohio United States

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**Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:**

$81,600.00 - $122,400.00

In addition to salary, Citis offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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**Anticipated Posting Close Date:**

May 20, 2024

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