Financial Reporting Analyst
Spectraforce
Chicago, Illinois
Remote
14 days ago
Job Description
Job Title: Financial Reporting Analyst
Location: Fully Remote
Duration: 3 months Assignment
Shift/Hours: 40hours/week, 8am - 5pm CST, M to F
 
Summary:
      
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 52.00/hr.
Location: Fully Remote
Duration: 3 months Assignment
Shift/Hours: 40hours/week, 8am - 5pm CST, M to F
Summary:
- The Financial Reporting group provides internal and external clients with assistance related to the annual audits and/or SEC filings across a diverse set of investment company types.
 - The group is responsible for the preparations and reviews of fund financial statements in a timely manner while also ensuring accuracy and quality of the reports.
 - The group provides assistance to audit firms in the processes and procedures associated with their annual fund audits for both the registered and non-registered fund base, as well as ensuring the timely and accurate filing of some SEC forms.
 - The group is currently looking for a Sr. Consultant who possesses experience and expertise in the matters of U.S. GAAP, SEC filings and has deep working knowledge of derivatives.
 
- Review of staff preparation of fund financial statements and schedules of investments as well as coordination and drafting of the notes to the financial statements for annual and semi-annual shareholder reports for registered and non-registered funds.
 - Assist with management of the day to day operations of clients, including the organization of reporting cycles
 - Assist with management of fund and audit/client cycle deadlines to ensure deliverables are met and completing reviews to ensure accurate and timely filings.
 - Technical resource for staff regarding questions related to new investment/derivative products, financial statement preparation questions and auditor questions.
 
- 6 - 8+ years of recent experience in: Financial Reporting group in asset management / financial services industry or Public Accounting in asset management / financial services industry.
 - 3+ years of supervisory or management experience.
 - Degree in accounting or CPA preferred.
 - Advanced knowledge of Microsoft products.
 - Knowledge of Global InvestOne, Bloomberg and financial reporting systems a plus.
 
- Detailed knowledge of financial statements, and prior experience in review thereof.
 - Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including such topics as ASC 815 & 820.
 - Detail oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
 - Ability to manage deadlines.
 - Ability to make difficult decisions and work with limited supervision.
 - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage ambiguity and complexity.
 - Strong performer with high standards of integrity & work ethic.
 
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 52.00/hr.