Kforce has a client seeking a Senior Investment Accountant for their Boston, NY Office.
Essential Functions:
Supports the investment management group and other business units in the area of investment operations, accounting, audit, and reporting
Operations:
Works with business units to drive process improvement through identifying opportunities to streamline business processes and procedures
Acts as a liaison between auditors, broker-dealers, custodians, vendors, and other business units to better define processes and/or generate, update and create more efficient services
Influences department processes and procedures
Ensures execution of daily, monthly, quarterly and annual investment reporting tasks
Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and established policies and procedures
Negotiates, persuades and gains consensus from a cross functional team
Reporting:
Provides senior level managerial and regulatory reports regarding investment portfolio
Works with internal and external auditors concerning explanations of process and the CAMRA system as well as satisfying audit information requests and CAMRA report writing
Manages a team of Investment Accountants to perform daily, monthly and annual tasks
Sets objectives for project goals and monitors project to achieve those goals
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree or combination of equivalent experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience in investment accounting or portfolio reporting role(s)
Detailed knowledge and experience with an investment accounting system is required (CAMRA system experience is a strong plus)
Knowledge of security attributes and accounting methodologies for investment portfolios
Strong analytical skills, ability to multi-task, solve problems and meet deadlines
Professional level written and oral communication skills
Advanced MS Office skills required, specifically Excel
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.