Senior Accountant, Open-End Fund Accounting

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for maintaining the books and records for open-end funds and separate accounts, as well as reporting to clients and the portfolio group. Responsibilities will include: Overseeing the monthly closing process for the portfolios; this includes reconciling portfolio data and calculating management fees and the accrual of expenses. Reviewing the reconciliations and other work performed by offshore service providers. Reviewing quarterly and annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Ensuring compliance with key financial reporting controls and ensuring that evidentiary matter is appropriately documented to comply with the requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley. Coordinating the interim and annual financial statement audit fieldwork with the external auditors. Reviewing calculations of fund and client-specific performance. Reviewing and/or assisting in the preparation of a variety of ad-hoc requests from client services and the investment team. Overseeing fund-related efficiency and automation projects. Performing other tasks as required. Qualifications Minimum 3 years' relevant accounting or audit experience within Big 4 public accounting or a mix of public accounting and investment management industry experience; Strong knowledge of reconciliation and account analysis; Excellent understanding of accounting and the ability to apply relevant investment company accounting rules; Solid analytical skills and ability to understand and resolve complex problems; Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint; Experience with Geneva and/or Geneva World Investor accounting systems is a plus; and Experience with PowerBI, Alteryx, or other data analytical tools is a plus. Personal Attributes Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and excellent work ethic; Great organizational skills and is able to prioritize and handle complicated work efficiently and effectively; Takes initiative to ask questions and detect problems; Superior written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively both individually and as a team; and Ability to understand and resolve complex problems. Education Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA a plus. Many of our job openings can be viewed at https://consultativesg.crelate.com/portal