Financial Reporting Specialist

Overview

Make a profound impact on financial transparency and regulatory excellence in a high-visibility role where your precision and expertise directly shape the integrity of critical investment funds. Partnering with a global leader in asset management, you will play a pivotal role in driving investor confidence and upholding the highest standards of financial reporting.

About the Partner Company

Aquent is thrilled to partner with a premier, globally recognized investment management firm dedicated to delivering exceptional financial stewardship and innovative solutions. Built on a strong foundation of integrity, analytical rigor, and continuous professional development, this organization fosters a collaborative environment where diverse portfolios thrive. By joining forces with this industry leader, you will contribute to a legacy of financial transparency and robust regulatory compliance that inspires trust worldwide.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented accounting professional to step into a key position where your expertise in U.S. GAAP and fund accounting will truly shine. In this collaborative and high-impact environment, you will take ownership of critical financial deliverables, ensuring absolute accuracy and compliance. This is an exceptional opportunity to elevate your career, collaborate with top-tier professionals, and make a tangible difference in a dynamic, growth-oriented setting.

What You’ll Do

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

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting, fund accounting, or public accounting/audit.
• Strong foundational command of U.S. GAAP, including financial statement presentation, schedule preparation, and analytical review.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, data modeling, financial analysis) and standard MS Office applications.
• 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.

What Will Make You Shine

• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• Direct knowledge of SEC accounting and reporting requirements applicable to investment 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.