W-2 Contract Role
Duration - 6 Months
Location - Irvine, CA 92618
Pay Range - $55.81 to $61.33/hour DOE
Fund Financial Reporting Analyst (Contractor)
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review mutual fund financial statements, shareholder reports, and related regulatory reporting deliverables.
- Prepare and review workpapers and schedules supporting financial statements and audits.
- Analyze fund financial statements, disclosures, financial highlights, and other reporting data for accuracy and completeness.
- Assist with annual audits, including preparation of audit support and responses to auditor requests.
- Review accounting transactions, general ledger accounts, and reconciliations in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP).
- Collaborate with internal business partners (including Fund Accounting, Legal, Tax, Valuation), offshore resources and external auditors to resolve accounting, reporting, and disclosure matters.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial statement presentation, and analysis/reporting of financial data.
- Knowledge of GAAP and SEC accounting and reporting requirements applicable to mutual funds and investment companies preferred.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with Donnelley Financial Solutions ("DFIN") ArcReporting application is a plus.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, strong aptitude for numbers, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned deliverables.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA is a plus.
- 5+ years of accounting, financial reporting, or audit experience.
- Experience in the mutual fund, ETF, or broader investment management industry, including accounting, financial reporting, or audit functions preferred.
- Experience with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements preferred.
- Experience working with external auditors and regulatory reporting requirements is a plus.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.