Fund Financial Reporting Preparer-6 Month Contract-Irvine CA

NO C2C or sponsorship available for this role

Duration: 6 Months Contract

Location: Irvine, CA

Pay Rate: $57.00 - $60.20/hr

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a Fund Financial Reporting Preparer to support the preparation and review of mutual fund financial statements, shareholder reports, and related regulatory filings. This individual will work closely with Fund Accounting, Legal, Tax, Valuation teams, auditors, and offshore resources to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review mutual fund financial statements and shareholder reports.
• Prepare and review supporting workpapers, disclosures, schedules, and audit documentation.
• Review accounting transactions, general ledger activity, and reconciliations in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Assist with financial reporting deliverables and regulatory filings.
• Partner with internal stakeholders including Fund Accounting, Legal, Tax, and Valuation teams.
• Coordinate with external auditors and offshore reporting teams.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with reporting deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 2-4 years of accounting, financial reporting, audit, or fund accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of financial statement preparation and reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation or progress toward CPA.
• Experience with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Experience within mutual funds, ETFs, asset management, investment management, or financial services environments.
• Familiarity with investment company reporting requirements.
• Experience using DFIN ArcReporting is highly preferred.

Ideal Background

Candidates coming from the following areas would be strong fits:

• Fund Financial Reporting
• Financial Reporting
• Fund Accounting
• Audit (Big 4 or public accounting)
• Investment Management
• Asset Management
• Mutual Funds / ETFs
• SEC Reporting

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.