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    Senior Portfolio Accountant - Chicago, United States - Harris Associates

    Harris Associates
    Harris Associates Chicago, United States

    1 week ago

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    Description
    At Harris, the true value of what makes us successful is found in our people. It is our unique mix of cultures, experiences, beliefs and backgrounds that sets Harris apart from the rest.

    We constantly strive to cultivate, nurture and amplify an unparalleled environment, where we value intellectual curiosity and uniqueness of thought.

    Inclusion is embedded in the very fabric of our culture of collaboration and openness.


    We understand that a job description only tells one part of a broader story, and Harris is seeking dynamic candidates who can add to our best-in-class environment.

    We recognize that qualifications can be gained through both traditional and non-traditional paths, and we are committed to considering candidates who possess the potential to be excellent in this role regardless of prior experiences.


    Therefore we encourage ALL interested individuals to submit their applications, even if they do not meet every requirement outlined in the job description.

    The Position


    Portfolio Accounting is responsible for the reconciliation and investment accounting activities for all Harris accounts including mutual funds, limited partnerships, institutional and private wealth accounts.

    Primary functions include daily cash and position reconciliations, cash flow processing and forecasting, daily NAV oversight for the Oakmark Funds and recording of daily account activity.

    The team will be outsourcing some of these high-volume functions to a third party in the future. As this happens, the team's focus will shift to oversight and control of these functions.


    This position requires daily interaction with a variety of internal teams including Portfolio Implementation, Performance Analytics, Account Services, Client Services, and other operations teams.

    Communications will also include external parties such as custodians, vendors, consultants, and clients.

    The Senior Associate must have the ability to prioritize and multi-task. They must also be able to think critically and possess a strong attention to detail.

    This individual is expected to manage a daily workload of responsibilities, independently solve complex problems, and serve as an escalation point for junior team members.

    Senior Associates should be prepared to recommend and implement business process improvements.

    Duties & Responsibilities
    Process cash flows, income, expenses, and maturities and provide portfolio management teams with accurate and timely cash forecasts
    Provide NAV oversight for The Oakmark Funds. This includes interpreting and resolving accounting discrepancies for valuation purposes
    Reconcile cash and positions across all accounts on a daily basis
    Coordinate tax lot accounting treatment across internal systems and with external custodians
    Once trained, serve as an escalation point to teammates and other department to resolve complex accounting and portfolio inquiries
    Assist with certain account onboarding and offboarding responsibilities
    Identify and implement business process improvements to continually improve efficiency and functionalization
    Identify and implement business process improvements to continually improve efficiency and functionalization

    Required

    Position Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)
    4-7 years of prior investment accounting or portfolio administration experience, preferably for a buy-side asset management firm
    Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics or related field, or prior related work experience.
    Working knowledge of the mutual fund industry and related accounting principles
    Must be adaptable, learn quickly, have analytical ability and strong problem solving skills.
    Must have excellent attention to detail, an exceptionally high degree of initiative and adaptability, and the ability to multi-task.
    Must have a high degree of integrity and accountability

    Preferred
    Strong knowledge of a variety of investment vehicles including mutual funds, limited partnerships, and collective investment trusts.
    Strong knowledge of a variety of security types including equity, FX forwards, fixed income, bank loans and option investments.
    Prior leadership experience in the context of projects, oversight of department functions or direct reports.
    Prior experience utilizing an accounting platform.
    Prior experience with CRMs such as Salesforce and/or trading platforms such as Charles River.


    Special Requirements:


    This position may be required to occasionally work early morning hours and/or evening hours in order to ensure department coverage.

    On occasion, coverage may also include weekends and holidays due to market conditions, trade volumes, special projects, or client and regulatory deadlines.

    Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement

    Harris Associates L.P.

    pursues a policy of equal opportunity in all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, benefits, advancement, and treatment on the job.

    This means that Harris does not discriminate against employees, or qualified applicants, based on an individual's race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, physical disability, sexual orientation, trans-gender status, transsexual status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, genetic information or for any other reason prohibited by law.

    Harris reserves the right to review publicly available information about applicants (i.e., via social networking sites), to the extent permissible under applicable law.

    Reasonable Accommodation Notice

    We provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the alternative email address below to contact us about your interest in employment at or you can call us at

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