Financial Reporting Analyst

Job Title: Financial Reporting Analyst

Location: Columbus, OH (Hybrid)

Duration: 7 Months (Possibility of Extension)

Job Summary:

• Under general supervision, the Financial Administration Intermediate Analyst (“Intermediate Analyst”) will analyze, monitor, implement budgets for our clients, and ensure timely payment of fund expenses
• Intermediate Analysts will also review monthly and annual excise distributions, along with reporting such as Total Returns, Board reporting and year-end tax reporting requirements
• Additionally, Intermediate Analysts may collaborate with other members of Financial Administration to support the preparation of quarterly, 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
• Review and/or update vendor information and payment instructions for fund expenses
• Perform initial review of monthly and annual excise distributions, and monthly total return calculations
• Prepare quarterly Board reports
• Assist in fund year-end tax reporting
• Support the preparation and review of financial statements and perform an initial review of SEC filings (e.g. N-CSR, N-CEN and 24F-2, N-1A etc.)
• Demonstrate an intermediate understanding of investment types, mutual funds, ETFs, and financial markets
• Respond proactively to internal and external client inquiries
• Host training sessions and prepare training materials, create and maintain procedures, participate in process improvement committees and/or initiatives
• Work on special projects, other regulatory filings and ad hoc requests as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or business-related area or equivalent work experience
• 3-5 years accounting or reporting experience in the registered investment company or financial services industry
• Intermediate experience working with Microsoft Office applications required, specifically Excel
• Ability to demonstrate the following attributes consistently:
• Ability to apply accounting and financial concepts
• Strong time management skills
• Strong communication skills
• High quality customer service to internal and external clients
• Ability to produce high quality results independently
• Willingness to work outside of normal work hours, when necessary, particularly during peak production cycles
• Strong technical writing skills
• Ability to work with and assist other associates in meeting common goals
• Initiative in self-development
• Ability to work towards creating a positive working environment
• Intermediate organization and project management skills
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements
• Complete daily work in compliance with internal controls and procedures necessary to ensure quality products
• Strong attention to detail

EEO:

“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”