Financial Reporting Specialist

Aquent is thrilled to partner with a premier investment management firm, a leader dedicated to delivering exceptional financial stewardship and innovative solutions. This organization is built on a strong foundation of integrity, analytical rigor, and a commitment to continuous professional development. Their collaborative team works tirelessly to maintain financial transparency, ensure robust regulatory compliance, and drive investor confidence across a diverse portfolio of funds. This is an unparalleled opportunity to join an industry leader and make a significant, tangible impact on their continued success.

Are you an accounting professional driven by precision and passionate about ensuring financial integrity? We are seeking a highly skilled individual to step into a pivotal role where your expertise will directly influence the accuracy and compliance of financial reporting for critical investment funds. This is a high-visibility opportunity to leverage your deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and fund accounting, making a profound impact on financial transparency and regulatory adherence. You will be instrumental in upholding the highest financial standards and contributing directly to the firm's sterling reputation for excellence.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and meticulously review investment fund financial statements, shareholder reports, and regulatory filings, ensuring absolute accuracy and full regulatory compliance.
• Develop, examine, and maintain robust workpapers and analytical schedules that comprehensively support financial statements, disclosures, and annual external audits.
• Conduct detailed analysis of fund statements, financial highlights, and footnotes to verify data completeness and consistency, ensuring every detail is precise.
• Review accounting transactions, general ledger entries, and reconciliations in strict alignment with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Serve as a primary point of contact during annual audits, preparing essential documentation and addressing auditor inquiries in a timely and comprehensive manner.
• Partner effectively with internal business units and external auditors to resolve complex accounting, reporting, and disclosure matters, fostering a collaborative environment.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting, fund accounting, or public accounting/audit.
• Strong foundational command of U.S. GAAP, including financial statement presentation, schedule preparation, and analytical review.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, data modeling, financial analysis) and standard MS Office applications.
• High level of detail orientation and numerical accuracy, thriving under tight reporting deadlines.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving capabilities, with an ability to dissect complex financial data.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, effectively conveying complex information across all organizational levels.
• Ability to work independently with end-to-end ownership of deliverables while maintaining strong teamwork and collaborative spirit.

What Will Make You Shine

• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• Direct knowledge of SEC accounting and reporting requirements applicable to investment funds and investment companies (e.g., Investment Company Act of 1940).
• Professional background within the mutual fund, ETF, or broader asset management industry.
• Hands-on experience with financial reporting software, specifically DFIN ArcReporting.
• Proven track record of direct engagement with external audit teams and regulatory compliance frameworks.