Mfs

Finance / FinServ

FundFinancialReportingAnalyst

$56–81k Boston, Massachusetts, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Entry candidates.

The Brief

“Fund Financial Reporting Analyst at Mfs. Skills: Financial reporting, Mutual fund financial statements, Regulatory filings. Perform financial reporting work with respect to assigned mutual funds. Review financial reporting audit proofs provided by the custodian”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensures assigned funds’ deadlines are met; Assures that fund audits are completed on time; Assures certification of the financial statements

Industry & Context.

Finance / FinServ
Problems you'll solve

Solves recurring day-to-day problems with teams, processes or workflows

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, This position is not eligible for sponsorship

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent experience in the mutual fund or securities industry, Minimum of 0-2+ years related experience, Experience working in an environment where production, controls, and daily deadlines are required, Attention to detail, Ability to multi-task, Solid analytical, organizational, interpersonal and time management skills, Willingness to take initiative/self-starter

Nice to Have

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and Regulation S-X is desirable, Demonstrated computer proficiency, working knowledge of FundSuite, experience using Microsoft Office software applications is preferred

What You'll Do.

Perform financial reporting work with respect to assigned mutual funds

Review financial reporting audit proofs provided by the custodian

Incorporate custodian information into fund financial statements

Prepare financial statements for shareholder reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles

Prepare and/or review other required shareholder communications such as prospectus and SAI

Prepare and/or review regulatory reports such as Form N-Port

Form N-CEN and Form 24f-2

Update and document procedures

Interpret and execute departmental/company policies

Solve recurring day-to-day problems with teams

processes or workflows

Ensure assigned funds’ deadlines are met

Provide coverage for absent team members and during busy periods

Prepare the portfolio of investments

and footnotes included in shareholder reports

Prepare the financial reporting information for the prospectus and SAI

Review the prospectus and SAI documents

Prepare Form 24f-2 filings

Review Forms N-PORT and N-CEN

Facilitate responses to auditor questions

comments and audit issues

Facilitate responses to questions and comments from management and other interested parties

Responsible for on-the-job training of Associate Analysts

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Works independently on core, routine day-to-day activities; Assists management with review of Associate Analysts work; Assist in leading a small stream within a project and/or contribute to larger projects/cross functional teams; Solves recurring day-to-day problems with teams, processes or workflows; Provides coverage for absent team members; Facilitates responses to auditor questions, comments and audit issues; Facilitates responses to questions and comments from the Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Financial Reporting Manager, and other interested parties

Communication Scope

Interpersonal skills

Process & Methodology

Assist in leading a small stream within a project, Contribute to larger projects/cross functional teams

Full Job Description

At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care and compassion for our community and each other. Because what we do matters – to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures. **THE ROLE** Using discretion and judgment and under the direction of a Financial Reporting Supervisor and Manager, perform financial reporting work with respect to an assigned number of mutual funds. Reviews the financial reporting audit proofs provided by the custodian and incorporates such information into the financial statements of the funds. Prepares financial statements for shareholder reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Prepares and/or reviews other required shareholder communications such as prospectus and SAI as well as regulatory reports such as Form N-Port, Form N-CEN and Form 24f-2. **WHAT YOU WILL DO** * Applies specialized knowledge with respect to assigned mutual funds. Works on more complex funds. * Works independently on the core, routine day-to-day activities. * Assists management with review of Associate Analysts work. * Assist in leading a small stream within a project and/or contribute to larger projects/cross functional teams * Updates and documents procedures as required. Interprets and executes departmental/company policies. * Solves recurring day-to-day problems with teams, processes or workflows. * Ensures assigned funds’ deadlines are met and issues are elevated to Supervisor or Manager in a timely manner. * Provides coverage for absent team members and during busy periods. * Prepares the portfolio of investments, financial statements, and footnotes included in shareholder reports for selected mutual funds accurately and completely and ensures all reviewer co

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