Financial Analyst

Spectraforce

Chicago, Illinois


4 hours ago

Job Description

Financial ReportingSummaryThe 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.Knowledge/Skills:• 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 ethicMajor Duties:1. 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 semiannual shareholder reports for registered and non-registered funds.2. Assist with management of the day to day operations of clients, including the organization of reporting cycles.3. Assist with management of fund and audit/client cycle deadlines to ensure deliverables are met and completing reviews to ensure accurate and timely filings.4. Technical resource for staff regarding questions related to new investment/derivative products, financial statement preparation questions and auditor questions.Experience Required:• 6 - 8+ years of recent experience in:o Financial Reporting group in asset management / financial services industry oro 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

Business Justification: This request for a consultant is primarily to review financial statements during our peak financial reporting period. This becomes crucial as we expect a surge in workload during this time and additional reviewers necessitates the need for extra support to ensure smooth operations. Business Impact If not approved: SLAs will be missedBUCIO: Nadia IvanovaCapital/Expense: Expense OnlyPRJ: N/AIs this regulatory? If so, for what? Yes - Annual regulatory reportingCurrent composition of team (# of contractors, # of partners): 5 FTE; 0 ContractorsStart Date: 1/4/2027End Date: 3/31/2027Estimated Cost: $34,285.71PPM: NRecreated from Request #149049-1 - Financial Analyst (Open) QTY: 2

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Hiring manager: WT20
MSP contact: Sophie Kohyar - SVK87@ntrs.com 
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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 pay range is $7.25/hr - $80.00/hr.