Hybrid Financial Reporting Team Leader

Are you a Financial Reporting Team Leader looking to join one of the top companies in the Banking industry?

Are you looking to further your career and grow?

Do you have mutual fund accounting or mutual fund experience?

If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!

Acara Solutions seeks highly qualified candidates to work hybrid with our client in Boston, MA. Interested?

Here's what you'd do:

• The Financial Reporting Analyst prepares drafts of annual, semi-annual, and quarterly financial statements and Forms (N-SAR, N-Q24F-2, and N-CSR) for registered investment companies.
• The position supports senior team members and managers concerning fund expenses and general financial information.
• Also, it completes various projects as assigned by the Financial Administration Manager.
• For European offices, the Financial Reporting Analyst may assist in reviewing the work of more junior-level staff members and developing the Financial Administration Group.
• Draft annual, semi-annual, and quarterly financial statements and Forms N-SAR, N-Q24F-2, and N-CSR for registered investment companies and timetable calendars for such statements.
• Prepare fund expense proformas.
• Review fund expenses and accruals; coordinate accrual adjustments with the client and financial reporting team.
• Prepare fund expense invoices for authorization and review.
• Work with the Fund Administration Manager to prepare the board book and procedures manuals.
• Report and communicate performance data to fund management and industry publications.
• Develop and maintain familiarity with applicable laws, regulations, and interpretations governing financial statements and disclosure, including the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Internal Revenue Code, GAAP, Regulation S-X, and other applicable requirements.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory changes affecting funds.
• Communicate appropriately with the Financial Reporting Team Leader regarding all timetables and workflow and, to the extent appropriate, with other department members within the client about all relevant matters.
• Perform special projects as directed by the Team Leader.
• Assist in the review of work completed by junior-level staff members.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of EDGAR and Merrill Reports.
• Evaluate and suggest enhancements to Eagle/OMEGA (client's Fund Accounting system) and Merill Reports to automate financial reporting and compliance procedures.
• Perform special projects as directed by the Fund Reporting Supervisor.
• As necessary, assist in reviewing work completed by junior-level staff members regarding internal policies, procedures, and systems.

Here's what you'll get:

Pay: $41 - $65/hr.

Hours: 40 hours/week.

Length: Temp (6 Months).

Sounds like a good fit?

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About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business.
• Minimum of 5 years of mutual fund accounting or mutual fund experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of financial reporting experience.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated.
• Proven ability to problem solve and recommend solutions.
• Good aptitude for accuracy and attention to detail.
• Capable of monitoring and completing a variety of projects simultaneously.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Willingness and ability to work in a client-driven, deadline-oriented environment.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.