Financial Administration Audit Support Vice President

Financial Administration Audit Support Vice President

The Financial Administration Audit Support Vice-President oversees assembly of periodic Audit Reconciliations of Custody and Accounting data to aid in the production of investment company ("fund") financial and related shareholder and client reports, including semi-annual and annual financial statements and quarterly reports. The VP is responsible for managing a team of financial administration professionals, working with internal and external clients to design and maintain efficient, effective reporting processes. A comprehensive understanding of the interrelationship of financial statement schedules is essential. The VP must maintain a thorough understanding of GAAP and SEC rules and regulations relating to Registered Investment Companies. In addition to managing a team of financial administration professionals, the VP proactively manages client relationships. Primary responsibilities:

• Primary point of contact with auditors (as applicable) and the clients for annual, semi-annual, and quarterly reports
• Periodic oversight of cash reconciliations, security reconciliations and manual entries recorded in the accounting system to ensure appropriateness and that reconciling items are resolved timely
• Perform monthly general ledger review
• Ensure teams provide gold standard quality service to clients and respond proactively to internal and external client inquiries
• Perform all aspects of people management, including annual performance management cycle, hiring, feedback, training
• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of investment types, mutual funds, and financial markets and serve as a resource for their team and department
• Understand the applicable sections of U.S. GAAP related to financial statement presentation and disclosure
• Understand the applicable sections of Sub Chapter M of the IRC and tax-related financial statement disclosures
• Understand the applicable sections of mutual fund Registration Statements (SEC Form N-1A) relating to financial statement presentation and management's discussion of fund performance
• Encourage continuous improvement to reduce risk and improve efficiency
• Manage projects, lead department initiatives, and participate in committees

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or business-related area, MBA and/or CPA a plus
• 7-10 years mutual fund (or equivalent) financial reporting experience and fund administration experience
• Prior people management experience required
• Comprehensive understanding of investment company financial reporting requirements & disclosures
• Experience with FIS AAIA fund accounting platform is a plus
• Advanced experience working with Microsoft Office applications required, especially Excel
• Experience with Dataiku is a plus

Ability to demonstrate the following attributes consistently well

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Attention to detail, a sense of urgency for deadlines, and solid organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills to foster client and internal relationships
• Proactively balance team resources and workflow requirements
• Willingness to work outside of normal work hours when necessarily, especially during peak financial reporting cycles
• Conduct monthly coaching/feedback sessions with direct reports and regular team meetings
• Ability to review and understand contracts and agreements
• Handle escalated issues timely and appropriately
• Oversee projects effectively
• Ability to promote a positive working environment and influence others to embody the Citi Culture

Job Family Group: Operations - Transaction Services

Job Family: Fund Accounting

Time Type: Full time

Primary Location: Boston Massachusetts United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $123,360.00 - $185,040.00

In addition to salary, Citi's offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.