Financial Reporting Analyst, US Funds

About the role

The Financial Reporting Analyst will be a member of the Fund Reporting & Audit team which has the primary responsibility of supporting the successful completion of annual fund financial statement audits and regulatory filings. This role will require frequent interaction and collaboration with other Wellington teams and service providers (Custodians, Fund Administrators, Auditors).

Responsibilities

• Aid in the annual audit process, including financial statement reviews, and work closely with fund auditors and service providers.
• Perform a variety of daily/weekly/monthly centralized activities, such as regulatory filings, client reporting, and management reporting.
• Assist with process improvement efforts by helping to identify, develop and implement enhancements.
• Support projects associated with the funds, Wellington’s operational and systems infrastructure and service providers.
• Contribute to enhancing internal controls and process documentation.
• Utilize IT skills and knowledge to identify and implement efficiencies where possible.

Qualifications

• College undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or business.
• 5-10 Years of experience from a public accounting firm, asset management firm, and/or fund administrator.
• Very strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with other individuals.
• A natural curiosity and desire to expand one’s knowledge and role.
• Advanced Excel, Access skills, business intelligence/IT skills using Alteryx, SQL, Tableau or a desire to develop them.
• A proactive nature in developing and improving processes.
• Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, performing multiple tasks and balancing competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems.
• Progress towards a CPA, CFA, CAIA or MBA is a plus.