Financial Reporting Analyst

Randstad USA; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a senior financial reporting professional to own end-to-end mutual fund reporting and regulatory disclosures. You will coordinate with valuation, tax, legal, and external audit teams to ensure precise, compliant filings and transparent financial statements for high-profile portfolios.

This W2 contract-to-hire role requires a CPA or progress toward CPA, a strong background in fund accounting, and advanced Excel/ArcReporting skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting, fund accounting, or public accounting/audit.
• Direct background supporting mutual funds, ETFs, registered investment companies (RICs), or broader investment management structures.
• Deep working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting frameworks (N-CSR, N-CEN, N-PORT).
• Proficiency with Excel and ArcReporting; experience with fund financial statements and disclosures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review mutual fund financial statements and shareholder reports.
• Coordinate audit packages and act as liaison with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting standards for fund portfolios.
• Review general ledger activity, fund transactions, and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with Fund Accounting, Tax, Valuation, and Legal to resolve complex accounting issues.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

CPA (or progress toward CPA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

DFIN ArcReporting

Job description

• Compensation: $74.00 – $78.00 / hour (W2)
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (40 hours/week)
• Employment Type: W2 Contract-to-Hire

About the Opportunity

Step inside one of the world’s oldest, most revered privately held active investment management institutions—globally celebrated for long-term stewardship, generational wealth creation, and premier flagship mutual fund families trusted by tens of millions of investors worldwide.

Operating within the firm’s core Investment Operations and Financial Reporting division, you will take ownership of end-to-end mutual fund reporting, shareholder communications, and regulatory compliance. This high-visibility role partners directly with valuation, legal, tax, and external audit teams to ensure institutional-grade precision and transparency across high-profile fund portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Statement Preparation & Review: Prepare and review comprehensive mutual fund financial statements, semi-annual/annual shareholder reports, and required regulatory disclosure filings.
• Workpaper & Audit Trail Governance: Build, analyze, and substantiate supporting workpapers, schedules, financial highlights, and footnote disclosures for accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness.
• Audit Management: Act as an operational point of contact for external auditors during annual fund audits, coordinating audit packages, technical support schedules, and audit inquiries.
• U.S. GAAP & SEC Compliance: Review general ledger activity, fund transactions, and reconciliations in strict alignment with U.S. GAAP (Investment Company accounting under ASC 946) and applicable SEC reporting standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with internal stakeholders—including Fund Accounting, Tax, Valuation, and Legal—as well as offshore operational hubs and external partners to resolve complex accounting, disclosure, and valuation matters.

Qualifications & Background

• Education & Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; CPA (or progress toward CPA) is a strong plus.
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting, fund accounting, or public accounting/audit.
• Industry Focus: Direct background supporting mutual funds, ETFs, registered investment companies (RICs), or broader investment management structures.
• Regulatory Acumen: Deep working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting frameworks (such as Forms N-CSR, N-CEN, or N-PORT), and fund financial statement presentations.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency (complex formulas, large dataset manipulation, financial modeling); direct experience with DFIN (Donnelley Financial Solutions) ArcReporting is highly advantageous.
• Professional Attributes: Acute attention to detail, proactive problem-solving mindset, and the ability to independently drive recurring reporting cycles under strict regulatory deadlines.