Financial Reporting Preparer

Overview

Join Aquent’s partner, a premier investment management organization, and play a pivotal role in driving financial transparency and investor confidence. In this dynamic position, you will safeguard the integrity of essential financial disclosures, directly impacting how shareholders and regulators view the firm’s success. Your meticulous attention to detail and financial expertise will help maintain the highest standards of integrity, making a tangible difference in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

About the Opportunity

Aquent is proud to partner with a leading financial services firm at the forefront of investment management. This organization is dedicated to helping individuals and institutions achieve their long-term financial goals, committed to delivering exceptional value and maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity. By joining this team, you will be instrumental in ensuring the accuracy and transparency of financial reporting, directly supporting the firm’s reputation for excellence and maintaining investor trust.

How You’ll Make an Impact

In this essential role, you will take ownership of safeguarding the integrity of financial disclosures. You will contribute directly to the transparency and compliance of investment products, ensuring that shareholders and regulators receive clear, accurate, and timely financial information. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will navigate complex financial landscapes and ensure the highest standards of reporting quality, directly influencing the overall financial health of the organization.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and meticulously review mutual fund financial statements, comprehensive shareholder reports, and other essential regulatory reporting deliverables.
• Develop and review detailed workpapers and supporting schedules for financial statements and audits, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Scrutinize accounting transactions, general ledger accounts, and reconciliations to uphold U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP) standards.
• Engage in collaborative efforts with internal business partners, including accounting, legal, tax, and valuation teams, as well as offshore resources and external auditors, to resolve complex accounting, reporting, and disclosure matters.

What You’ll Bring

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• 2-4 years of progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, or audit.
• Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including principles of financial statement presentation and the reporting of financial data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy, coupled with a robust aptitude for numbers.
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and meet stringent deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, enabling clear and concise articulation of financial information.
• A collaborative spirit, with the ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment and contribute to shared goals.
• The capacity to work autonomously, demonstrating strong ownership over assigned deliverables and responsibilities.

Bonus Points

• Knowledge of GAAP and SEC accounting and reporting requirements specifically applicable to mutual funds and investment companies.
• Experience utilizing Donnelley Financial Solutions (“DFIN”) ArcReporting application.
• CPA certification.
• Experience with U.S. GAAP and/or SEC reporting requirements.
• Previous experience within the mutual fund, ETF, or broader investment management industry.