Job Category: Financial Services/Banking
Job Title: Financial Reporting Analyst (Mutual Funds)
Contract: 6 months (possible to extend)
Location: Boston, MA
Pay Rate range: $38-42/hour (eligible for OT)
Company Overview:
Our client, a leading financial services firm, is seeking an experienced Financial Reporting Analyst with a background in mutual fund financial statement preparation and review.
Responsibilities:
- Review and prepare financial statements for traditional mutual funds, with a focus on individual bonds.
- Work closely with the financial reporting team to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
- Assist in the audit preparation process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Collaborate with internal teams to review fund expenses, accruals, and fund invoices.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations, including GAAP, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and relevant tax codes.
Requirements:
- Recent Experience: Prior experience in reviewing financial statements for mutual funds is essential.
- Industry Background: Experience working at major financial institutions such, or other similar service providers is highly desirable.
- Audit Preparation: Must be able to contribute immediately to audit preparation efforts. There will be limited capacity for extensive training on financial reporting.
- Fund Accounting: Fund accounting experience is not required for this role.
- SAR Experience: Experience with SAR is not necessary, though it is a nice-to-have.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Mutual Funds: Strong familiarity with traditional mutual funds, especially those involving individual bonds.
- CPA Consideration: A CPA designation is considered a plus but is not required. Candidates with a background in public accounting will also be considered if they have relevant mutual fund financial statement experience.
Top Skills:
- Proven experience working at a financial service provider.
- Strong background in preparing and reviewing financial statements, especially in a mutual fund context.
- Ability to work effectively in a client-driven, deadline-oriented environment.
Work Schedule:
- Hybrid schedule: 3 days in the office, 2 days working remotely.
Contract Details:
- This is a contract position. At this time, there is no confirmation of potential extension, and conversion to full-time is not an option so far.