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Fund Financial Reporting Associate - Boston Massachusetts
Company: CFA Institute Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Posted On: 05/01/2024
At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care and compassion for our community and each other. Because what we do matters - to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures. THE ROLE Under the direction of a Financial Reporting Supervisor and Manager, perform financial reporting work with respect to an assigned number of mutual funds. Reviews the financial reporting audit proofs provided by the custodian and incorporates such information into the financial statements of the funds. Prepares financial statements for shareholder reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Prepares and/or reviews other required shareholder communications such as prospectus and SAI as well as regulatory reports such as Form 24f-2. WHAT YOU WILL DO - Applies basic and some specialized knowledge with respect to assigned mutual funds.
- Receives limited supervision on day-to-day activities and more direct supervision on projects and special assignments.
- Participates in departmental projects.
- Follows standard procedures requiring some interpretation. Complies with departmental/company policies.
- Resolves day-to-day problems within established guidelines.
- Ensures assigned funds' deadlines are met and issues are elevated to Supervisor or Manager in a timely manner.
- Provides coverage for absent team members and during busy periods.
- Prepares drafts of the portfolio of investments, financial statements, and footnotes included in shareholder reports for selected mutual funds accurately and completely. Reviews proofs of financial reports prior to release for printing.
- Prepares the financial reporting information for the prospectus and SAI accurately and completely and reviews the documents.
- Prepares Form 24f-2 filings accurately and completely.
- Helps facilitate responses to auditor questions, comments and audit issues to assure that fund audits are completed on time. Helps facilitate responses to questions and comments from the Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Financial Reporting Manager, and other interested parties to assure certification of the funds. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR REQUIRED:
- Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent experience in the mutual fund or securities industry.
- Minimum of 0-1+ years related experience preferred.
- Experience working in an environment where production, controls, and daily deadlines are required. PREFERRED:
- Familiarity with generally accepted accounting principles is desirable.
- Strong attention to detail. Solid analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills.
- Ability to take initiative/self-starter.
- Demonstrated computer proficiency. At MFS, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply - you might be just the right candidate for this role or others. What we offer:
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