Team Lead, Financial Statement and Regulatory Reporting

The Citco Group Limited; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Parental leave

Discretionary bonus pool

Job summary

Citco is seeking a Senior Financial and Regulatory Reporting professional in Pennsylvania to lead the coordination and completion of financial and regulatory reporting services for funds under US GAAP and IFRS.

You will lead engagements, mentor staff, ensure accuracy, and maintain relationships with clients and audit teams while staying current with evolving accounting standards.

This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and the chance to contribute to a global leader in asset servicing.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in funds
• IFRS and US GAAP experience with financial statements for funds
• Experience in leading a team of accountants and/or auditors
• Strong knowledge of Regulatory Compliance requirements for funds
• Ability to travel as necessary
• Excellent communication and writing skills

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete financial and regulatory reporting services for CFS clients
• Lead engagements including planning, budgeting, client relations and staff delegation
• Provide training on accounting standards and regulations for funds under US GAAP and IFRS
• Identify and communicate recent authoritative pronouncements for funds
• Lead a team of Financial and Regulatory Reporting staff, ensure quality and review
• Establish staff goals and conduct performance evaluations
• Develop relationships with internal teams, clients and audit firms
• Identify opportunities for new clients and value-added services

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong writing skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics

CA, ACCA, CPA, CFA or other professional designation preferred

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The market leader. The premier provider. The best in the business. At Citco, we’ve been the front-runner in our field since our incorporation in 1948 led to the evolution of the asset servicing sector itself. This pioneering spirit continues to guide us today as we innovate and expand, push beyond the boundaries of our industry, and shape its future. From working exclusively with hedge funds to serving all alternatives, corporations and private clients, our organization has grown immensely across asset classes and geographies. For us, this progress is a pattern that we’ll only maintain as we move forward, always prioritizing our performance. So for those who want to play at the top of their game and be at the vanguard of their space, we say: Welcome to Citco.

About Citco

The market leader. The premier provider. The best in the business. At Citco, we’ve been the front-runner in our field since our incorporation in 1948 led to the evolution of the asset servicing sector itself. This pioneering spirit continues to guide us today as we innovate and expand, push beyond the boundaries of our industry, and shape its future. From working exclusively with hedge funds to serving all alternatives, corporations and private clients, our organization has grown immensely across asset classes and geographies. For us, this progress is a pattern that we’ll only maintain as we move forward, always prioritizing our performance. So for those who want to play at the top of their game and be at the vanguard of their space, we say: Welcome to Citco.

About The Team & Business Line

Fund Administration is Citco’s core business, and our alternative asset and accounting service is one of the industry’s most respected. Our continuous investment in learning and technology solutions means our people are equipped to deliver a seamless client experience.

Responsibilities

Your Role:

• Manage the coordination and completion of financial and regulatory reporting services provided to CFS clients
• Lead assigned financial and regulatory reporting engagements including planning, budgeting, client relationship management and delegation to staff
• Responsible for providing training and guidance on accounting standards and regulations relevant to financial statements for funds under US GAAP and IFRS
• Contribute to identifying, researching and communicating recent authoritative pronouncements for funds to the Financial and Regulatory Reporting group and clients
• Lead a team of Financial and Regulatory Reporting staff, ensure their work is produced accurately and to high standards, and ensure that the work is allocated appropriately and reviewed thoroughly
• Establish staff goals, prepare performance evaluations and direct individual and group staff meetings
• Develop strong relationships with internal parties, clients and audit firm personnel
• Recognize and communicate potential opportunities for new clients as well as value added service enhancements for existing clients
• Write and/or review various reports related to engagements
• Prepare ad hoc reports for the client upon request
• Attend meetings and trainings to enhance knowledge to be passed down to the team

Qualifications

About You:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in funds
• IFRS and US GAAP experience with financial statements for funds
• Experience in leading a team of accountants and/or auditors
• Strong knowledge of Regulatory Compliance requirements for funds
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics
• CA, ACCA, CPA, CFA or other professional designation preferred
• Ability to travel as necessary
• Excellent communication and writing skills

Our Benefits

Your well-being is of paramount importance and central to our success here at Citco. Citco offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package to support your career success and personal needs. Your base salary will be determined by several factors such as the role, experience, skillset, market conditions, etc. Furthermore, qualifying positions can participate in an annual discretionary bonus pool based on company profitability and individual contributions. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, short and long-term disability benefits, a retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, mental health and wellness support, parental leave, and more. Additional details about our total rewards package will be shared during the hiring process.

At Citco, we take pride in fostering an inclusive culture by prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation, mutual respect, and collaboration. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you, please let your recruiter know.

As an equal opportunity employer, Citco adheres to making all employment and personnel decisions without discriminating based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, physical disability, mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national or ethnic origin, or any other protected status. We believe that an inclusive workforce not only enriches our company but also drives us towards greater success.

Please note that this job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Our employees may perform other job-related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of our organization.

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