Mutual Fund Pricing - REMOTE

Overview

This dual-level Pricing Accountant role supports daily pricing and valuation activities that underpin accurate unit value calculations across the organization. The position builds broad knowledge of the mutual fund pricing function, financial operations, systems, corporate actions, and audit support.

This role may be filled at either the F or G level based on the selected candidate’s experience, capabilities, and readiness. Candidates who demonstrate strong potential but are not yet ready for the G level may be hired at the F level with a development path toward expanded responsibilities and G-level expectations.

The position can be staffed remotely for potential applicants with critical industry skills and relevant experience. This role does not qualify for employer sponsored work authorization, and the employer does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program.

Responsibilities

• Gather daily net asset value, dividend-per-share, and capital-gain-per-share information for nearly 8,000 mutual funds from approximately 300 mutual fund companies.
• Use mutual fund pricing information to support approximately 930,000 unit value calculations each day the New York Stock Exchange is open.
• Review pricing inputs and processes to help ensure the accuracy of each unit value calculation.
• Calculate net asset values for approximately 81 fund-of-fund portfolios across three different NRS plans using the MFACT vendor package.
• Work with the UVC system, the front-end financial operations system supporting the pricing function.
• Assist with corporate action activities, including mutual fund name changes, mutual fund mergers, unit value calculations, and internal mapping structures.
• Support internal and external audit requests by providing accurate information and documentation.
• Develop working knowledge across all areas of the pricing function and contribute to process improvements and team initiatives.
• Take ownership of assigned work, exercise sound judgment, and identify and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Collaborate effectively with partners across teams and positively influence and develop others without direct authority.
• Coordinate assigned daily pricing activities and communicate priorities, coverage needs, and handoffs to help the team meet nightly deadlines.
• Provide peer coaching, process guidance, and cross-training to help teammates build working knowledge across pricing activities and systems.
• Maintain clear process documentation and communicate updates to affected partners to support consistent execution.
• Partner with the manager and teammates to identify recurring issues and implement practical process improvements.
• Build business perspective and organizational knowledge needed to support future expanded responsibilities and leadership opportunities.

Work Schedule

Nightly pricing responsibilities typically continue until approximately 9:30 p.m. and may extend later depending on business needs. The Pricing Accountant must be willing to work a rotating schedule to provide coverage for nightly pricing processes. Certain holidays when the market is open will also require nightly coverage.

Required Qualifications

• FINRA Series 6 registration. Candidates who do not currently hold the designation must obtain it within one year of their hire date.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, particularly Microsoft Access and Excel.
• Knowledge of mutual funds and related pricing or valuation concepts.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new systems, processes, and business concepts quickly.
• Ability to take ownership, use sound judgment, meet deadlines, and deliver dependable results.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mutual fund pricing, net asset value calculations, unit value calculations, financial operations, or related investment operations.
• Experience working with financial systems, vendor applications, corporate actions, or audit requests.
• Demonstrated interest in learning multiple areas of a function and expanding organizational knowledge.
• Experience influencing, coaching, mentoring, or developing others without formal supervisory authority.
• Evidence of leadership potential and a desire to pursue future people leadership opportunities.

Location

This position can be filled within any of the lower 48 U.S. states.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range

• National salary range for Consultant, Financial Administration - Investment Management: $97,000.00-$180,000.00
• Expected starting salary range for Consultant, Financial Administration - Investment Management: $97,000.00-$145,000.00

Compensation is determined based on factors including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope/complexity/location of the role, and cost of labor in the market.

Benefits

Benefits may include medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off (minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year for newly hired associates, prorated quarterly based on hire date), nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more.

Application Deadline

Applications are anticipated to be accepted until 11/13/2026; early submissions are encouraged as the posting may close sooner if a strong candidate slate is identified.

Additional Notes

• This position is overtime ineligible (exempt).
• Normal office working conditions.
• Smoke-Free Iowa statement: Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on or around company premises and in company issued vehicles, with designated smoking areas at each individual location where permitted. Retaliation for reporting complaints or violations is prohibited under the Act.
• For NY residents: Notice of Employee Rights, Protections, and Obligations LS740 (ny.gov).
• Equal opportunity employer.
• The employer does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies without a signed Client Services Agreement on file and a search engagement for that position.