Financial Reporting Analyst

HireTalent; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HireTalent in Boston, MA seeks a Financial Reporting Analyst to prepare financial statements for registered investment companies and assist with SEC filings and regulatory reports. The role supports senior team members, reviews fund expenses, and helps ensure GAAP and Investment Company Act compliance. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and junior staff is expected.

The position emphasizes accuracy, calendar management, and process improvements within a mutual fund environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of mutual fund accounting experience
• 2 years of financial reporting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• Strong understanding of financial statements, fund accounting, and regulatory reporting requirements
• Experience with investment company reporting processes preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual, semi-annual, and quarterly financial statements for registered investment companies
• Support SEC and regulatory filings, including various fund reporting requirements
• Review fund expenses, accruals, and expense proformas for accuracy
• Maintain reporting calendars and ensure critical deadlines are met
• Assist with compliance initiatives related to U.S. GAAP, Investment Company Act regulations, and related reporting standards
• Support board book preparation, process improvements, and automation initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and review work completed by junior staff members

Skills

Mutual fund accounting

Financial reporting

Regulatory reporting

U.S. GAAP

SEC filings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Job description

The Financial Reporting Analyst is responsible for preparing annual, semi-annual, and quarterly financial statements and regulatory filings for registered investment companies. This role supports senior team members and managers with fund expenses, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and general fund financial information.

The Financial Reporting Analyst will also assist with special projects, process improvements, and the review of work completed by junior-level team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare annual, semi-annual, and quarterly financial statements for registered investment companies
• Support SEC and regulatory filings, including various fund reporting requirements
• Review fund expenses, accruals, and expense proformas for accuracy
• Maintain reporting calendars and ensure critical deadlines are met
• Assist with compliance initiatives related to U.S. GAAP, Investment Company Act regulations, and related reporting standards
• Support board book preparation, process improvements, and automation initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and review work completed by junior staff members.

Required Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of mutual fund accounting or related mutual fund experience
• 2 years of financial reporting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong understanding of financial statements, fund accounting, and regulatory reporting requirements
• Experience working with investment company reporting processes is highly preferred