Financial Reporting Specialist

Aquent is proud to partner with a premier investment management firm, dedicated to delivering exceptional financial stewardship and innovative solutions. Built on a foundation of integrity, analytical rigor, and continuous professional development, their team works collaboratively to maintain financial transparency, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive investor confidence across all their funds. This is a chance to join an industry leader and make a significant impact.

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

Stand Out With

• 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.