Financial Reporting Specialist [AQ-25864]

Aquent; Irvine (CA); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Partner Company, in partnership with Aquent, seeks a highly skilled accounting professional to own U.S. GAAP fund accounting deliverables, financial statements, and regulatory filings. You will ensure accuracy, support audits, and collaborate with internal teams and external auditors in a growth-focused environment.

The role emphasizes precision, regulatory compliance, and a proactive approach to complex financial data in a high-visibility setting.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of financial reporting, fund accounting, or public accounting/audit.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial statement presentation.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office proficiency.
• Detail-oriented with ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities.

Aufgaben

• Prepare and review investment fund financial statements, shareholder reports, and regulatory filings with accuracy.
• Develop and maintain workpapers and schedules supporting statements and audits.
• Analyze fund statements, highlights, and footnotes for data accuracy.
• Review transactions, GL entries, and reconciliations per US GAAP.
• Support annual audits and respond to auditor inquiries.
• Collaborate with internal units and external auditors to resolve accounting issues.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Detail orientation

Communication skills

Independent with team orientation

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Active CPA license

Tools

DFIN ArcReporting

Microsoft Excel

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Client Description

This client is one of our largest financial services clients. But don’t let that stop you from reading further! We Place So Many Freelancers Here Who Consistently Tell Us Its One Of The Best Places They’ve Worked. Why? The Teams, The Culture, The Management, And Most Recently, The Client’s Willingness To Recognize That It Was Important To Step Up To The Digital Demands Of The Marketplace

• A new CMO and high level digital leadership that have transitioned in from top technology, retail and CPG companies
• Transitioning their marketing structure to Agile methodology to be able to deliver valuable content to its audiences faster
• They even followed this up with a floor remodel, to support the methodology, creativity & collaboration

We hear often that the constant here is change. The company is consistently trying new approaches that they think will improve not only their product offerings but the worklife as well. If you’re used to “going with the flow”, this is a great opportunity for you! These are key elements to be able to walk away with and add to your resume, especially if you’re coming from a traditional marketing structure. What a great way to help transition your career in this trending direction!