Fund Accountant (Contract) for Mutual Funds | Hybrid - Boston

Daley And Associates, LLC; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Daley And Associates, LLC seeks a Fund Accountant in Boston, MA to prepare financial statements and regulatory filings for registered investment companies. The role collaborates with Fund Administration, Financial Reporting, and client teams to ensure accurate, timely reporting and compliant fund expense management.

This 12-month contract offers hybrid work with onsite 3 days and remote 2 days per week in Boston, and pays $40-50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 3–5 years mutual fund accounting or related investment fund experience, including ~1–2 years financial reporting.
• Knowledge of financial reporting requirements for registered investment companies; GAAP/SEC/Regulation S-X preferred.
• Experience with EDGAR, Merrill Reports, Eagle, OMEGA or similar fund accounting/reporting systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drafts of annual, semi-annual, and quarterly financial statements and regulatory filings for registered investment companies.
• Prepare regulatory forms, including N-SAR, N-Q, N-CSR, and Form 24F-2.
• Develop and maintain reporting calendars and timetables to ensure deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Prepare fund expense pro formas and invoices for review and authorization.
• Review fund expenses, accruals, and related financial information; coordinate adjustments with clients and internal teams.
• Support senior team members and managers with fund expense administration and general fund financial reporting.
• Assist with the preparation of board books, procedures manuals, and other fund documentation.
• Report and communicate fund performance data to fund management and relevant industry publications.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and accounting requirements including the Investment Company Act 1940, IRC, GAAP, and Regulation S-X.
• Monitor regulatory and industry changes that may impact financial reporting for registered investment companies.
• Partner with Financial Reporting Team Leader/Supervisor to manage workflow and timetables.
• Collaborate with internal departments and client teams to resolve reporting and accounting issues.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of EDGAR, Merrill Reports, Eagle/OMEGA.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting and compliance processes through automation and system enhancements.
• Assist with reviewing work by junior staff to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Participate in special projects and other initiatives as directed by the Financial Reporting or Fund Reporting Manager.

Skills

Mutual fund accounting

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

EDGAR

Merrill Reports

Eagle/OMEGA

Job description

Daley And Associates, LLC seeks a Fund Accountant in Boston, MA to prepare financial statements and regulatory filings for registered investment companies. The role collaborates with Fund Administration, Financial Reporting, and client teams to ensure accurate, timely reporting and compliant fund expense management.

This 12-month contract offers hybrid work with onsite 3 days and remote 2 days per week in Boston, and pays $40-50 per hour.