Mutual Fund Financial Reporting Director

00036 Columbia Mgmt Invst Adv LLC; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 108,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Columbia Threadneedle Investments is seeking a leader to drive financial reporting and regulatory oversight across a diverse portfolio of investment products. The role emphasizes governance, control environments, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support new products and regulatory changes.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and offers a base salary with potential bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and a focus on continuous process improvements and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting and regulatory leadership, including preparation of shareholder reports and regulatory filings in accordance with GAAP and SEC requirements.
• Oversee governance, internal controls, and service provider oversight to ensure audit readiness and compliant reporting.
• Partner with Legal, Tax, Internal Audit, Product Management, and Fund Administration on new products, regulatory developments, and reporting system enhancements.
• Serve as a technical accounting resource for complex reporting matters and coordinate audits and disclosures.
• Drive continuous improvements to the reporting operating model through automation and staff development.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

About Our Company

Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses. We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a Columbia Threadneedle Investments global team of 2,300 people working together. Our capability is diverse with more than 550 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our enterprise businesses — Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities.

Job Description

Provide strategic leadership and overall accountability for financial and regulatory reporting across a diverse portfolio of investment products, including mutual funds, ETFs, 529 plans, separate accounts, private/hedge funds, and collective investment trusts (CITs). Provide oversight of audits, service provider relationships, reporting governance, and control activities while driving process improvements, automation, and operational excellence to enhance reporting quality, scalability, and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• 35% Financial Reporting & Regulatory Leadership: Lead reporting and regulatory functions, including shareholder reports, financial statements, and regulatory filings. Ensure timely, accurate, and complete reporting in compliance with GAAP, SEC, and other applicable regulatory requirements. Serve as the escalation point for reporting issues, exceptions, and complex filing matters.
• 20% Governance, Controls & Risk Management: Establish and maintain a robust control environment by overseeing accounting policies, reporting procedures, internal controls, and service provider oversight framework. Ensure audit readiness through effective documentation, monitoring, and testing activities while maintaining compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements. Monitor reporting quality and lead resolution of control, reporting, and compliance-related issues.
• 15% Strategic Business Partnership & Change Execution: Partner with key stakeholders across Legal, Tax, Internal Audit, Product Management, Fund Administration, and service providers to support new products, regulatory developments, and strategic business initiatives. Assess financial reporting impacts, identify required process and system enhancements, and lead implementation of reporting solutions that support evolving business and regulatory requirements.
• 15% Technical Accounting, Audit & Regulatory Leadership: Serve as a technical resource on complex accounting and financial reporting matters and lead the implementation of new accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Lead coordination with audits and provide subject matter expertise on reporting interpretations, policy application, and disclosure requirements and issue resolution.
• 15% Operational Excellence, Transformation & Talent Development: Drive continuous improvement of the financial reporting operating model through process optimization, automation, emerging technologies, and scalable operating practices. Provide leadership, coaching, and development to staff, fostering technical excellence, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance

Base Pay / Salary

The estimated base salary for this role is $107,500- $169,200 / year. We have a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. In addition, most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives depending on the role. We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.

• vacation time
• sick time
• 401(k)
• health
• dental
• life insurances

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time/Part-Time Full time Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Job Family Group

Mutual Fund Operations Line of Business AMINV US Asset Management Columbia Threadneedle is a people business, and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and performance-based culture where everyone can belong, grow, contribute and realise their potential.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Columbia Threadneedle is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, disability status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.

Since 1894, Ameriprise Financial has helped people feel more confident about their financial future. Guided by strong values and a deep commitment to clients, we've remained a trusted leader in financial planning and advice for more than 130 years. Through our businesses, Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance & Annuities, we deliver advice, investment and protection solutions designed for long-term success. While each business brings distinct capabilities and expertise, all are united by our unwavering focus on clients and a strong financial foundation. For you, that means the opportunity to build a meaningful career in a high-performing, collaborative culture where your expertise can grow, your contributions are valued and your work can make a real impact. As a global financial services company with three complementary businesses, the breadth of our capabilities sets us apart. It also creates unique opportunities for employees to learn, collaborate and grow their careers: Ameriprise Financial: Financial planning, advice and wealth management. Columbia Threadneedle Investments: Global asset management serving individual, institutional and corporate clients. RiverSource Insurance & Annuities: Products and solutions designed to help clients protect and grow their wealth. Explore opportunities within each business and region below.

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