Financial Reporting Specialist

Our client, a premier investment management firm, is dedicated to delivering exceptional financial stewardship and innovative solutions. Built on a foundation of integrity, analytical rigor, and continuous professional development, their team works collaboratively to maintain financial transparency, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive investor confidence across all their funds. Aquent is proud to partner with this industry leader to find top talent.

About the Role

Are you an accounting professional passionate about ensuring financial integrity and driving investor confidence? We are seeking a highly skilled individual to step into a pivotal role where you will directly influence the accuracy and compliance of financial reporting for critical investment funds. This is a high-visibility opportunity to leverage your expertise in U.S. GAAP and fund accounting, making a tangible impact on financial transparency and regulatory adherence. You will be instrumental in upholding financial standards and contributing to the firm's reputation for excellence.

What You'll Do

• Financial Statement Preparation: Prepare and meticulously review mutual fund financial statements, shareholder reports, and regulatory filings, ensuring absolute accuracy and full regulatory compliance.
• Audit Support & Schedules: Develop, examine, and maintain robust workpapers and analytical schedules that comprehensively support financial statements, disclosures, and annual external audits.
• Data & Disclosure Analysis: Conduct detailed analysis of fund statements, financial highlights, and footnotes to verify data completeness and consistency, ensuring every detail is precise.
• General Ledger & GAAP Compliance: Review accounting transactions, general ledger entries, and reconciliations in strict alignment with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Audit Coordination: Serve as a primary point of contact during annual audits, preparing essential documentation and addressing auditor inquiries in a timely and comprehensive manner.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner effectively with internal business units and external auditors to resolve complex accounting, reporting, and disclosure matters, fostering a collaborative environment.

What You'll Bring

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related quantitative field.
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting, fund accounting, or public accounting/audit.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong foundational command of U.S. GAAP, including financial statement presentation, schedule preparation, and analytical review.
• Software Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, data modeling, financial analysis) and standard MS Office applications.
• Core Competencies:
  
  
  
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    High level of detail orientation and numerical accuracy, thriving under tight reporting deadlines.

  • Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving capabilities, with an ability to dissect complex financial data.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills, effectively conveying complex information across all organizational levels.
  • Ability to work independently with end-to-end ownership of deliverables while maintaining strong teamwork and collaborative spirit.
  
  
  
  

Stand Out With (Preferred Qualifications)

• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• Direct knowledge of SEC accounting and reporting requirements applicable to mutual funds and investment companies (e.g., Investment Company Act of 1940).
• Professional background within the mutual fund, ETF, or broader asset management industry.
• Hands-on experience with financial reporting software, specifically DFIN ArcReporting.
• Proven track record of direct engagement with external audit teams and regulatory compliance frameworks.