We are looking for experienced Financial Reporting Analysts to support mutual fund reporting activities for a Long-term Contract position based in Boston, Massachusetts. In this role, you will help deliver accurate shareholder reports and regulatory filings while partnering with auditors, legal teams, fund leadership, and other key stakeholders. This opportunity is ideal for professionals who bring strong mutual fund reporting expertise, sound U.S. GAAP knowledge, and the ability to manage complex reporting deadlines in a highly regulated environment.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review quarterly, semiannual, and annual shareholder reports for mutual fund portfolios in compliance with applicable U.S. regulatory standards.
- Analyze complex accounting activity and translate findings into clear financial statement disclosures, footnotes, and supporting schedules.
- Perform detailed reconciliations to validate reporting accuracy and resolve discrepancies before submission deadlines.
- Coordinate the completion and filing of required regulatory documents, including fund-related submissions, with a strong focus on timeliness and completeness.
- Partner with legal counsel, external auditors, fund management teams, and board representatives to support reporting deliverables and address reporting questions.
- Lead day-to-day financial reporting activities, provide guidance to team members, and help strengthen overall team performance.
- Respond to client, audit, and stakeholder inquiries by providing clear explanations and well-supported reporting documentation.
- Identify opportunities to enhance reporting workflows, strengthen controls, and improve the efficiency of reporting processes and systems.
- 5+ years of relevant experience, including substantial background in mutual fund financial reporting.
- Hands-on expertise with financial reporting, annual reporting, and SEC-related reporting requirements.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and GAAP-based accounting practices within regulated investment environments.
- Experience preparing regulatory filings and supporting documentation for mutual fund reporting obligations.
- Proven ability to manage audits, reconciliations, and complex reporting deliverables with a high level of accuracy.
- Prior experience leading or mentoring reporting staff and coordinating work across multiple stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree required; certification such as CPA is preferred.
- Strong communication, project leadership, and stakeholder management skills in deadline-driven settings.