Mutual Fund Accountant

Back Office Operations Analyst

Securities Services

Location: Denver, CO

(Hiring Manager: )

Business Overview:

The Back Office Fund Administration team is responsible for the daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting, recordkeeping and financial reporting of mutual funds. The team facilitates the annual audit process, and prepares and files regulatory documents for 1940 Act-registered funds as well as non-1940 Act-registered funds. Works closely with both internal and external business partners to analyze data to identify potential issues and performing research as needed to develop appropriate solutions. Perform controls, balance accounts, posts accounting entries, prepare and file regulatory reports, and shareholder statements according to established procedures and regulatory rules.

Candidate Success Factors:

Candidates are measured on the following four performance drivers, which will dictate how individual impact is considered on the Americas platform:

• Results and Impact
• Able to influence peers and team.
• Demonstrates good judgement when making decisions of high complexity and impact.
• Exercise appropriate autonomy in the execution and delivery of work.
• Responsible for driving outcomes, which have meaningful effect on team or department.
• Leadership and Collaboration:
• Creates trust with colleagues.
• Acts in leadership capacity for projects, processes, or programs.
• Client, Customer and Stakeholder Focus:
• Able to build relationships with a mix of colleagues and clients.
• Interacts regularly with management and department leaders.
• Demonstrates the ability to influence stakeholders at the team level.
• Compliance Culture and Conduct:
• Takes full responsibility for personal actions and demonstrates courage in facing problems and conflicts.
• Perceived as a person of high moral character; upholds corporate values and displays high ethical standards.

Responsibilities:

• Perform daily NAV calculations, including cash projections, reconciliation of trade activity and corporate actions, reconciliation of holdings and cash, and review/analyze income and expenses.
• Preparation of reports for both internal and external customers.
• Prepare, edit, and maintain financial reporting production schedules for clients, ensuring adherence by all parties.
• Prepare and review various workpapers supporting mutual fund financial statements and forms, along with filings with regulatory agencies, i.e. N-CSR, TSR, N-PORT, N-CEN, N-MFP, 24f-2, etc.
• Interact with external auditors
• Collect, analyze and execute comments from internal and client reviews
• Research and resolve complex problems
• Assist in updating department procedures
• Additional duties as requested or assigned

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Organizational skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Computer skills, including MS Word and Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in mutual fund accounting and/or reporting
• Experience with Investment Accounting Platforms and DFIN Reporting Application