Financial Administration Senior Analyst

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The Financial Administration Senior Analyst, Assistant Vice‑President ("AVP") oversees the analysis, monitoring, and implementation of expense budgets as well as ensures timely payment of fund expenses. Additionally, AVPs coordinate and review the monthly and annual excise distribution processes, along with other reporting such as Total Returns, Board reporting and year‑end tax reporting requirements. The AVP collaborates with other members of Financial Administration to support the review of monthly, 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 as they relate to core functions previously mentioned.

• Primary contact for clients; respond proactively to internal and external client inquiries
• Responsible for timely and accurate expense budgeting and payments
• Coordinating and reviewing the monthly and annual excise distribution process
• Overseeing monthly and quarterly client reporting (e.g., Total Returns and preparation of Board reports)
• Coordinating fund year‑end reporting (e.g., 1099‑NEC and ICI Reporting)
• Supporting the preparation and review of financial statements and SEC filings (e.g., N‑PORT, N‑MFP, N‑CSR, N‑CEN and 24F‑2, N‑1A etc.)
• Demonstrating an advanced understanding of investment types, mutual funds, ETFs and financial markets
• Leading training sessions to increase the team’s knowledge
• Identifying and/or implementing process improvements to reduce risk and improve efficiency
• Managing client projects and initiatives
• Participating in department committees and other initiatives

Job Specifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or business‑related area or equivalent work experience
• 5‑7 years accounting or reporting experience in the registered investment company or financial services industry
• Prior team lead or supervisory experience preferred
• Experience with FIS Invest One fund accounting platform, including MBOR and OLE functionality, is a plus
• Experience with Confluence Unity platform, including Publishing and Workbook functionality, is a plus
• Advanced experience working with Microsoft Office applications required, specifically Excel
• Excellent attention to detail, a sense of urgency for deadlines, and solid organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills to foster client and internal relationships
• Oversee the completion of daily workflow in accordance to internal controls and procedures
• Proactively balance team resources and workflow requirements
• Willingness to work outside of normal work hours when necessary, particularly during peak production cycles
• Conduct monthly coaching/feedback sessions with direct staff
  
  Escalate issues timely and appropriately to senior management
• Develop/deliver executive summary reporting to senior management and clients
• Oversee projects effectively
• Motivated to continuous self‑improvement
• Ability to promote a positive working environment and influence others to embody the Citi Culture

• Competitive industry salary
• Family medical, dental and vision insurance
• Variety of flex spending accounts
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
• Retirement account (401k) with generous employer match
• Paid vacation, sick time and paid holidays
• Generous maternity and paternity leave (after 1 year of employment)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program

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