• Financial Analyst

    Motion Recruitment Partners (Columbus, OH)


    Financial Analyst

     

    Columbus, Ohio

     

    Hybrid

     

    Contract

     

    $42.53/hr - $45.56/hr

     

    Grow your career as a Financial Analyst for an innovative global bank in Columbus, OH. Contract role with strong possibility of extension. Will require working a hybrid schedule 2-3 days onsite per week.

     

    Join one of the world's most renowned global banks and trusted brand with over 200 years of continuously evolving financial services worldwide. Will analyze, monitor, implement budgets for our clients, and ensure timely payment of fund expenses. You will work alongside some of the smartest minds in the industry who are excited to share their knowledge and to learn from you.

     

    Contract Duration: 6+ Months

    Required Skills & Experience

    • 3-5 years of Accounting or Reporting experience in a registered investment company or financial services industry

    • Ability to apply accounting and financial concepts

    • Strong Excel skills and proficiency with other standard MS Office applications

    • Experience with financial analysis

    • Familiarity with regulatory reporting

    • Experience supporting quarterly and annual reporting and other financial reports

    • Experience with GAAP and SEC filings

    • High quality customer service to internal and external clients

    • Intermediate organizational and project management skills

    • Strong attention to detail

    • Ability to identify and implement process improvements

    • Complete daily work in compliance with internal controls and procedures necessary to ensure quality products

    • Willingness to work outside of normal work hours when necessary, particularly during peak production cycles

    • Strong time management & communication skills

    • Ability to work with and assist other associates in meeting common goals

    • Strong technical writing skills

    • Initiative in self-development

    • Ability to work towards creating a positive working environment

    Desired Skills & Experience

    • Prefer a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business area

    What You Will Be Doing

    • Will analyze, monitor, implement budgets for our clients, and ensure timely payment of fund expenses

    • Will also review monthly and annual excise distributions, along with reporting such as Total Returns, Board reporting and year-end tax reporting requirements

    • May collaborate with other members of Financial Administration to support the preparation of quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports for investment companies in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) and Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) requirements

    • Review and/or update vendor information and payment instructions for fund expenses

    • Perform initial review of monthly and annual excise distributions, and monthly total return calculations

    • Prepare quarterly Board reports

    • Assist in fund year-end tax reporting

    • Support the preparation and review of financial statements and perform an initial review of SEC filings (e.g. N-CSR, N-CEN and 24F-2, N-1A etc.)

    • Demonstrate an intermediate understanding of investment types, mutual funds, ETFs, and financial markets

    • Respond proactively to internal and external client inquiries

    • Host training sessions and prepare training materials, create and maintain procedures, participate in process improvement committees and/or initiatives

    • Work on special projects, other regulatory filings, and ad hoc requests as assigned

    You will receive the following benefits:

    + Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family

    + Dental & Orthodontia Benefits

    + Vision Benefits

    + Health Savings Account (HSA)

    + Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

    + Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

    + Hospital Indemnity Insurance

    + 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options

    + Paid Sick Time Leave

    + Legal and Identity Protection Plans

    + Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

    + 529 College Saver Plan

     

    Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

     

    **Posted by:** Melissa Klein

    Specialization:

    + Accounting / Finance Professional