Fund Financial Reporting Analyst - Boston, United States - MFS Investment Management

MFS Investment Management

Verified Company

Boston, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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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, participate in overseeing the quality, completeness and timeliness of shareholder report production.

Prepares and/or reviews other required shareholder communications such as prospectus and SAI as well as regulatory reports such as Form N-CSR and Form 24f-2.

WHAT YOU WILL DO- Applies specialized knowledge with respect to all mutual funds.

Works on more complex funds.- Works independently on the core, routine day-to-day activities.- Assists management with review of Tailored Shareholder Reports and Financials & Other Information.- 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 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.- Coordinates the production of the portfolio of investments, financial statements, and footnotes included in shareholder reports for selected mutual funds accurately and completely and ensures all reviewer comments are addressed and resolved.- Prepares the new tailored shareholder reports for up to 40 funds monthly.- Prepares Form N-CSR filings accurately and completely.

Files both Form N-CSR and 24f-2 accurately and timely.- Facilitates responses to auditor questions, comments and audit issues to assure that fund audits are completed on time.

Facilitates responses to questions and comments from the Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Financial Reporting Manager, and other interested parties to assure certification of the financial statements.- Assists with the certification process as necessary.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

REQUIRED:

Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent experience in the mutual fund or securities industry.
Minimum of 02+ years related experience preferred.
Experience working in an environment where production, controls, and daily deadlines are required.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and Regulation S-X is desirable.
Strong attention to detail. Ability to multitask. Solid analytical, organizational, interpersonal and time management skills. Proven ability to work well under pressure, manage a work stream spanning multiple business units.
Willingness to take initiative/selfstarter.

PREFERRED:

Demonstrated computer proficiency, working knowledge of DFIN's Arc Suite and experience using Adobe is preferred.
Regulatory experience (i.e. SEC/EDGAR filings) a plus.
Minimum 2 to 4 years of project management or communications experience, financial services preferable.

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What we offer:

Generous timeoff provided: including "Responsible time off" for many roles, paid company holidays when the US Stock Exchange is closed, plus paid volunteer time
Family Focus: Up to 20 weeks of paid leave for new parents, backup care program, dependent care flexible spending account, adoption assistance, generous caregiver leave
Health and Welfare: Competitive medical, vision and dental plans, plus taxfree health savings accounts with company contributions
Wellness Programs: Robust wellness webinars, employee assistance program, gym reimbursement through our medical plans, fitness center discounts and more
Life &

Disability Benefits:
Company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability
Financial Benefits: 401(k) savings plan, Defined Contribution plan

15% of base salary invested into the Plan, competitive total compensation programs

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

MFS is a hybrid work environment (remote/onsite) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

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