Finance Manager

SolomonEdwards; Wayne (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SolomonEdwards is seeking a Regulatory Reporting Accountant Supervisor to lead a team responsible for preparing and reviewing regulatory and financial reports for funds. You will supervise staff, ensure accuracy of Form PF/SLT filings, and maintain strong client and audit firm relationships.

The role requires experience in accounting firms or funds, with knowledge of U.S. GAAP/IFRS and derivatives, plus supervisory capabilities. CPA, CFA, CA or similar designation is preferred.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in an Accounting Firm, Hedge Fund, Private Equity Administrator, Audit, or other financial institution where you have gained financial products knowledge
• 3 years’ experience in supervisory function of a team of investment funds accountants and/or auditors
• Strong knowledge of Regulatory Compliance requirements
• Previous financial statement or regulatory review and/or preparation experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS is required
• Advanced knowledge in complex derivatives
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics
• CPA, CFA, CA, or other professional designation preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervise, monitor, and review the reporting staff's daily and periodic completed assignments
• Compile and advise on monthly, quarterly, and annual regulatory reports such as Form PF, Form SLT and others
• Contribute to strong relationships through interactions with internal parties, client, and audit firm personnel
• Train staff on established regulations and updated rules, establish department and individual goals, prepare performance evaluations, and direct individual and group staff meetings
• Manage the career development for all Regulatory Reporting Accountants by group and individual training
• Write and/or review various reports related to engagements

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Financial reporting

Team supervision

Budget management

GAAP IFRS knowledge

Derivatives knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics

CPA, CFA, CA or similar designation preferred

Job description

• Supervise, monitor, and review the reporting staff's daily and periodic completed assignments
• Compile and advise on monthly, quarterly, and annual regulatory reports such as Form PF, Form SLT and others
• Contribute to strong relationships through interactions with internal parties, client, and audit firm personnel
• Train staff on established regulations and updated rules, establish department and individual goals, prepare performance evaluations, and direct individual and group staff meetings
• Manage the career development for all Regulatory Reporting Accountants by group and individual training
• Write and/or review various reports related to engagements
• Prepare ad hoc reports for the client upon request
• Troubleshoot fund accounting and client issues
• Attend meetings and trainings to enhance knowledge to be passed down to the Regulatory Reporting Accountants
• Support reporting and fund accounting related duties during peak periods as defined by Senior Manager
• Contribute to identifying, researching, and communicating recent authoritative pronouncements to CFS offices and clients
• Understand engagement economics as it relates to managing budget for individual engagements and projects
• Recognize and communicate potential opportunities for new clients as well as value added service enhancements for existing clients

Qualifications

About You:

• 4-6 years of experience in an Accounting Firm, Hedge Fund, Private Equity Administrator, Audit, or other financial institution where you have gained financial products knowledge
• 3 years’ experience in supervisory function of a team of investment funds accountants and/or auditors
• Strong knowledge of Regulatory Compliance requirements
• Previous financial statement or regulatory review and/or preparation experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS is required
• Advanced knowledge in complex derivatives
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics
• CPA, CFA, CA, or other professional designation preferred