Manager, Investment Fund Services (Remote)

Overview

The Investment Manager Services (IMS) division is seeking a Fund Accountant Manager to oversee accounting operations and resolve accounting issues for a variety of clients. This role supports accounting and administration servicing for clients’ mutual funds, CITs, ETFs, and other pooled vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client contact for day-to-day fund inquiries.
• Manage the team supporting daily accounting operations for assigned funds.
• Support annual audits.
• Coordinate and onboard new funds and clients.
• Act as a liaison between clients, external service providers, and internal teams.
• Ensure procedures and controls are followed to produce accurate Net Asset Values (NAVs).
• Manage accounting and key fund administration functions, including:
  • Providing information to the Financial Reporting team for preparation and coordination of annual and semi-annual financial statements
  • Preparing/reviewing SEC filings (e.g., N-PORT, N-CEN)
  • Assisting the Tax team with distribution calculation and tax reporting processes
  • Supporting Treasury Services with annual fund expense budgets and quarterly updates, including reviewing expense payments
  • Preparing and reviewing Board-related materials
• Lead due diligence and quality review of operational work, including sign-off on:
  • NAVs
  • Reconciliations
  • Revenue packages
  • Dividend distributions
  • Other fund administration items
• Resolve issues impacting funds as needed.
• Conduct performance appraisals and hold monthly one-on-ones with analysts and supervisors.
• Provide career pathing, training, and development opportunities.
• Ensure staffing requirements are met by participating in interviews and hiring processes.
• Foster a team environment, including supporting individual development, promotions, and disciplinary action.
• Support business development and relationship teams for prospect calls, client visits, and presentations.
• Facilitate onboarding of new and converted clients by:
  • Gathering client requirements
  • Submitting any custom requests
  • Communicating key deliverables to the team
• Participate in IMS and corporate professional development sessions to identify process improvements across the division and organization.

Requirements

• BA / BS in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the fund services industry.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or management experience, with proven ability to manage and motivate a team in a daily processing environment.
• Proficiency with fund accounting software.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent leadership, planning, time management, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Self-motivation, organization, and drive to complete multiple client deliverables on time without sacrificing excellence or quality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service orientation with daily communication with clients and other service providers.
• Ability to learn new concepts and systems and apply them to daily work.
• High attention to detail to ensure quality and accuracy of deliverables.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Flexibility to adapt as client needs change.
• Positive, collegial approach and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Curiosity and critical thinking, including identifying solutions and helping implement more efficient processes or procedures.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $75,000 - $105,000 per year.
• Discretionary bonus eligibility each year, subject to company approval.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive care for physical and mental well-being
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Support for working parents
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription, wellness, EAP, FSA)
• Life and disability insurance (premiums paid for base coverage)
• 401(k) match
• Education assistance
• Commuter benefits
• Up to 11 paid holidays/year
• 21 days PTO/year pro-rated for new hires (increases over time)
• Paid parental leave
• Back-up childcare arrangements
• Paid volunteer days
• Discounted stock purchase plan
• Investment options
• Access to employee networks

Location

Not specified in the provided job description.