Financial Admin Analyst

WSN is hiring a Financial Administration Intermediate Analyst to join a global investment bank in Ohio, Columbus.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Financial Administration Intermediate Analyst ( "Intermediate Analyst”) will analyze, monitor, implement budgets for our clients, and ensure timely payment of fund expenses. Intermediate Analysts will also review monthly and annual excise distributions, along with reporting such as Total Returns, Board reporting and year-end tax reporting requirements. Additionally, Intermediate Analysts may collaborate with other members of Financial Administration to support the preparation of quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports for investment companies in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ( "GAAP”) and Securities and Exchange Commission ( "SEC”) requirements

Review and/or update vendor information and payment instructions for fund expenses

Perform initial review of monthly and annual excise distributions, and monthly total return calculations

Prepare quarterly Board reports

Assist in fund year-end tax reporti

Support the preparation and review of financial statements and perform an initial review of SEC filings (e.g. N-CSR, N-CEN and 24F-2, N-1A etc)

Demonstrate an intermediate understanding of investment types, mutual funds, ETFs, and financial markets

Respond proactively to internal and external client inquiries

Host training sessions and prepare training materials, create and maintain procedures, participate in process improvement committees and/or initiatives

Work on special projects, other regulatory filings and ad hoc requests as assign

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or business-related area or equivalent work experience

3-5 years accounting or reporting experience in the registered investment company or financial services industry

Intermediate experience working with Microsoft Office applications required, specifically Excel

Ability to demonstrate the following attributes consistently:

Ability to apply accounting and financial concepts

Strong time management skills

Strong communication skills

High quality customer service to internal and external clients

Ability to produce high quality results independently

Willingness to work outside of normal work hours when necessary, particularly during peak production cycles

Ability to work with and assist other associates in meeting common goals

Initiative in self-development

Ability to work towards creating a positive working environment

Intermediate organization and project management skills

Ability to identify and implement process improvements

Complete daily work in compliance with internal controls and procedures necessary to ensure quality products

Strong attention to detail