Senior Specialist, Financial Administration
About the role
We're seeking a Financial Administration Professional who combines strong analytical skills with a passion for operational excellence. This role is a vital support and coordination function—ensuring the smooth financial administration of our ETFs and mutual funds. As the bridge between internal teams and external service providers, you'll manage key processes, guide vendors, solve problems, and contribute to the continued innovation that defines ProShares.
Essential Job Functions
- Manage and support core financial processes across ProShares’ funds, including financial reporting, expense management, distributions, and tax reporting.
- Oversee of the funds’ financial vendors, including administrators, fund accountants, auditors, tax accountants, etc.—ensuring alignment, timeliness, and accuracy.
- Collaborate with internal teams on product launches, fund enhancements, and other initiatives requiring financial expertise.
- Engage in problem-solving and process improvement, helping refine procedures and strengthen internal controls.
- Provide subject-matter expertise on financial and operational aspects of fund administration.
- Contribute to risk management efforts by ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards.
Education And Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required; CPA desirable
- 3+ years’ experience in related financial services roles; SEC experience helpful
- Solid grounding in fund accounting, financial reporting, or auditing
- Proven ability to collaborate across teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Analytical mindset with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach
- Exceptional attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Innovative thinking and the ability to challenge the status quo
- Knowledge and expertise in fund administration/operations
- Ability to work independently within a team structure
Early Career Goals
- First 90 Days: Gain a deep understanding of ProShares’ fund administration and fund accounting ecosystem, building strong relationships with internal and external partners.
- First 180 Days: Become a primary point of contact for financial administration service providers, manage select processes, and contribute recommendations that enhance efficiency and control.
Compensation
The compensation for this position includes salary and incentive pay. The annual base salary range for this role is $90,000-$110,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation. Total compensation may vary based on experience, role, location, department, and individual performance.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and discretionary bonus
- Paid time off
- Health care benefits (medical, dental & vision)
- Additional insurance includes basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, disability and legal benefit
- 401(k) retirement plan with matching contribution
- Spending Accounts (Health Care, Dependent Care, and Transportation)
- Wellness Programs (fitness reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program)
- Education assistance
- Hybrid work schedule
- Additional Programs include peer recognition, corporate matching gift