Fund Administration Analyst

Phaxis LLC

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Policies, Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Billing, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Expense Allocation, Expense Analysis, Expense Tracking, Financial Management, Financial Reporting, Fund Accounting, Investment Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Mutual Funds, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
17 days ago

Summary
This role is within a fund administration team focused on supporting mutual funds and other '40 Act investment vehicles. The position involves expense oversight, financial reporting, reconciliations, and core operational support within fund accounting processes.

It requires prior hands-on experience in mutual fund or ETF accounting, including NAV calculations, expense allocations, and financial reporting. The role also provides exposure to cross-functional teams, senior stakeholders, and initiatives aimed at improving automation and operational efficiency.


Key Responsibilities

  • Support transition of internal fund administration tasks to external service providers
  • Review fund expense calculations and invoice processing
  • Analyze expense ratios, accruals, and allocation methodologies
  • Assist with dividend and capital gain distribution calculations and validation
  • Reconcile fund activity including subscriptions, redemptions, and income postings
  • Support performance reporting reviews
  • Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives
  • Perform additional assigned duties as needed

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
  • 2–4 years of direct mutual fund / '40 Act fund accounting experience required
  • Experience with NAV calculations, expense allocations, or financial reporting
  • CPA or CPA candidate preferred
  • Strong Excel and analytical skills
  • Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple deadlines
  • Good communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Familiarity with AI or productivity tools a plus

About the Company

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Phaxis LLC

We stand for PERSEVERANCE, as we refuse to quit when the journey gets tough. Your gold is our mission, and we search day and night to find it.
COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2002
WEBSITE
https://phaxis.com/