Manager, Fund Accounting

SUMMARY

The Manager, Fund Accounting is primarily responsible for the oversight of various fund valuation processes for the calculation of the net asset valuations (NAV’s) of an assigned set of mutual funds or other investment products.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Performs Fund NAV and trial balance reviews of work prepared by fund accountants; includes applying accounting and finance principals to asset types.
• Ensures accuracy of fund valuations and fund accounting activity to minimize contingent liability to company.
• Completes peer review on more complex funds' NAV calculations.
• Ensures completeness and timeliness of reporting to clients and to NASDAQ.
• Reviews reconciliations of fund records to custodian, transfer agent, and portfolio groups, daily.
• Reviews monthly reconciliations and prepares periodic auditor requests.
• Ensures all reconciliation logs are current and assists in resolving older issues.
• Applies accounting and finance principles to asset types including, but not limited to, stocks, bonds, options, and futures.

SPECIAL PROJECTS

• Coordinates fund coverage when staff are out of the office.
• Manages client requests and ensures needs of clients are met.
• Provides support to independent audits by performing research, pulling documentation, answering fund questions, etc.
• Reviews compliance with various regulatory restrictions and recommends changes to accounting procedures.
• Ensures departments resources are adequate for complete and timely reporting to clients and NASDAQ and in accordance with existing quality and quantity standards, policies, and procedures.
• Reviews operational controls for adequacy, compliance, and integrity of data; communicates updates of documents and procedures of department to necessary staff.
• Reviews N-PORT files and performs financial and board reporting.
• Prepares expense authorizations and budgets.

FUND REVIEWS

• Performs Fund NAV and trial balance reviews of work prepared by the fund accountants; includes applying accounting and finance principals to asset types.
• Reviews cash forecasts prepared by fund accountant I’s and II’s for distribution.
• Ensures all fund transactions are properly posted to the accounting system by the Fund Accountants.
• Performs monthly review procedures as directed by fund accounting Team Lead or Manager.

MENTORING AND REPORTING

• Mentors co-workers through instruction, coaching, providing real-time on-the-job experiences, modeling effective practices, and advising on methods used.
• Trains new and existing representatives in fund accountant processes.
• Performs effective one-on-one training with fund accountants.
• Ensures completeness and timeliness of reporting to clients and to NASDAQ.

PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

• Manages associates within department including, but not limited to, hiring, training, and developing associates, delegating work assignments, writing, and conducting performance appraisals, salary recommendations, coaching and counseling, and administering corrective actions.
• Conducts one-on-one and team meetings with associates on a regular basis to discuss new procedures, problems, and issues.
• Establishes team and individual goals for department.
• Fosters performance of associates and the processes used by them; holds the associates accountable for their work.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Communicates as needed with fund administration, transfer agency, and funds’ custodian regarding fund accounting-related activities.
• Contact as needed with external business partners regarding general information, audits, inquiries, or reporting requirements.
• Collaborates with fund accounting, transfer agent, middle office departments, as needed.

May perform other duties as required and assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field, or equivalent.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• 1-2 years of management or leadership experience.

KNOWLEDGE

• FIS InvestOne.
• Spectra and OLE.
• Accounting and finance principles.
• Stocks, bonds, options, and futures.
• Financial industry terminology.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Adobe Acrobat.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Identifies ways to make the team more efficient; recommends fund allocations, process changes, etc.
• Communicates ideas and contributes to the development of department.
• Processes swap transactions and currency contracts.
• Aligns associates with company values and goals.
• Plans and delegates the work of others.
• Motivates and inspires others.
• Assesses performance of self and associates to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Plans and develops systems and procedures to improve operating quality and efficiency of department in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoots issues utilizing creative and critical thinking skills.
• Multitasking, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Participates in solving problems and making decisions.
• Demonstrates personal integrity, responsibility, and accountability.
• Initiative-taking, strategic, and meticulous approaches with a strong commitment to quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Establishes and develops effective working relationships with associates and clientele during both favorable and unfavorable situations.
• Effectively uses resources such as time and information in conjunction with associates.
• Presents and expresses ideas and information, written and oral, clearly, and concisely.
• Modifies team and individual priorities and deadlines in response to added information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles and ensures completion.
• Actively listens to others to achieve understanding and supports an open exchange of ideas and information.
• Identifies needs, arranges for, and obtains resources to accomplish individual and department goals.
• Sets goals and identifies resources that are available for self-improvement and follows up.

Equivalent education, experience, and KSA’s will be considered.