Description
Description:
- Financial Reporting Manager-Alternatives:- Oversee planning, coordination, preparation and reviews of annual, semi-annual and quarterly financial statements and Forms N-SAR, N-Q24F-2, and N-CSR for registered investment companies.
- Prepare fund expense proforma; reviewing fund expenses and accruals.
- Review fund exposure invoice authorizations.- Train staff on applicable laws and regulations as they pertain to the mutual fund industry
- Ensure communication of law and regulation changes that pertain to the mutual fund industry to staff
- Oversee and deliver reporting of statistical and performance data to fund management and industry publications
- Maintain expert knowledge over applicable laws, regulations and interpretations governing financial statements and disclosure, including the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Internal Revenue - Code, GAAP, Regulation S-X and other applicable requirements.- Communicate appropriately with Sr. Managers and internal contacts with respect to all timetables, workflows and other relevant financial administrative matters.
- Oversees annual fund audit processes.
Technology and Innovation:
- Assist in the evaluation and development of enhancements to systems and Merrill Reports to automate procedures for financial reporting purposes.
- Identify, assign and oversee special projects.
- Participate in special projects as directed by senior management.
- Maintain a working knowledge of EDGAR/Merrill Reports.
Leadership and Staff Management:
- Maintain a leadership role by developing internal relationships with key players in other departments to accomplish goals and resolve issues.
- Provide ongoing feedback and coaching to staff to improve individual and team performance.
- Manage performance issues and disciplinary process for employees failing to meet team expectations.
- Complete and oversee the completion of the annual performance review process.
- Participate in selecting and hiring new staff
Client Relationship Management:
- Provide oversight of client service delivery.
- Serve as a key point of escalation of contact for client contacts.
- Participate in client visits to ensure client satisfaction and communicate product related information.
Qualifications:
- BS/BA degree and/or equivalent work experience.
- 10+ years of related industry experience including 8+ years of financial reporting experience.
- Prior supervisory experience or management experience.
- Experience with Alternative Funds Required
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
- Self-motivated, capable of monitoring and completing a competing tasks and projects.
- Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills