Lead Financial Analyst - Investment Reporting

Overview

This role within Investment Reporting involves leading a team that supports Derivative & Securities Operations Accounting. The position is responsible for ensuring accounting accuracy, financial reporting, and analysis functions, applying accounting knowledge and judgment to diverse and complex activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, mentor, and manage staff to achieve performance goals.
• Prepare and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting across multiple accounting bases.
• Review and approve suspense balances and reconciliations from source systems to the general ledger, focusing on derivatives.
• Manage monthly accounting processes to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records, including preparing and reviewing journal entries primarily related to derivatives.
• Extract financial and attribute data from core accounting systems to troubleshoot and resolve cash payment discrepancies or reconciliation variances.
• Perform analyses on derivative and securities assets using extracted financial data.
• Maintain core system integrity and data quality in line with accounting policies and procedures.
• Conduct daily reviews of derivative activity processing results and address accounting-related questions.
• Collaborate directly with vendors and stakeholders to resolve process exceptions.
• Understand information flow to troubleshoot problems effectively.
• Recommend process improvements by documenting business requirements and participating in testing.
• Participate in or lead project teams.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to resolve business issues.
• Ensure adherence to the organization's internal control framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Strong communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience working with remote employees across different functional areas.
• Deadline-driven with multitasking capabilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Advanced computer skills including Power BI and report writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Solid knowledge of accounting and financial areas such as investments, insurance products, or premiums.
• Experience with Murex, Clearwater, and Oracle tools.
• Experience leading teams through change initiatives.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work schedule (Tuesday through Thursday in-office).
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven office environment.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $97,000 - $115,000 annually. Actual starting pay depends on qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation, and operational needs.
• Eligibility for an annual bonus based on individual performance and company bonus plans, at the organization's discretion.

Additional Information

This job description is not a contract and may be modified at the organization's discretion. Managers may assign additional duties as needed. Accommodation requests should be directed to the appropriate HR representative.

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