Staff, Fund Administration

ZEDRA Group; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ZEDRA Group in Beachwood, OH, is seeking an Staff, Fund Administration at associate level to develop expertise in fund accounting and client-facing service. You will prepare financial statements, regulatory filings, audits, and budget analyses, while supporting onboarding and special projects.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 1+ years of fund accounting experience, strong communication, and the ability to work independently within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 1+ years’ experience in similar role (or fund accounting), with a focus on Regulated Investment Companies and/or alternative investments funds.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and able to interact with others at various levels

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements for funds serviced by Gryphon including Form N-PORT, semiannual and annual reports (Forms N-CSRs and N-CSR) and other regulatory filings per client need.
• Prepare and/or assist in fund audits.
• Prepare Trust quarterly board book reports associated with various Trusts.
• Prepare quarterly fund budgets/expense analysis and recommend accrual changes.
• Assist with client onboarding.
• Special projects as needed

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

The Staff, Fund Administration position is an associate level position open to professionals looking to continue developing expertise in Fund Administration and accounting. Our ideal team member is someone eager and motivated to progressively grow with us. We want people who are capable of problem solving and thinking outside of the box to achieve their goals.

Key Accountabilities

Core Activities

• Prepare financial statements for funds serviced by Gryphon including Form N-PORT, semiannual and annual reports (Forms N-CSRs and N-CSR) and other regulatory filings per client need.
• Prepare and/or assist in fund audits.
• Prepare Trust quarterly board book reports associated with various Trusts.
• Prepare quarterly fund budgets/expense analysis and recommend accrual changes.
• Assist with client onboarding.
• Special projects as needed.

People

• Foster an inclusive, collaborative culture aligned with ZEDRA values
• Participate in regular one to ones and act on feedback to improve performance
• Identify at least one personal development priority each year
• Complete all mandatory trainings on time
• Support improvements arising from Employee Engagement feedback

Knowledge & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 1+ years’ experience in similar role (or fund accounting), with a focus on Regulated Investment Companies and/or alternative investments funds.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and able to interact with others at various levels

Personal Attributes

• The successful candidate will be a visible champion and role model of ZEDRA’s values and behaviors
• Passion for delivering a great client experience, with the ability to communicate with clients and other stakeholders clearly, dealing with difficult situations and conflict where necessary
• An inclusive and collaborative approach with colleagues and key stakeholders
• A proactive, solution-oriented approach, able to work independently but always as part of a team