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

MFS Investment Management

Verified Company

Boston, United States

1 month 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

Under the direction of a Financial Reporting Supervisor and Manager, perform financial reporting work with respect to an assigned number of mutual funds.

Reviews the financial reporting audit proofs provided by the custodian and incorporates such information into the financial statements of the funds.

Prepares financial statements for shareholder reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

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

WHAT YOU WILL DO- Applies basic and some specialized knowledge with respect to assigned mutual funds.- Receives limited supervision on day-to-day activities and more direct supervision on projects and special assignments.- Participates in departmental projects.- Follows standard procedures requiring some interpretation.

Complies with departmental/company policies.- Resolves day-to-day problems within established guidelines.- Ensures assigned 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.- Prepares drafts of the portfolio of investments, financial statements, and footnotes included in shareholder reports for selected mutual funds accurately and completely.

Reviews proofs of financial reports prior to release for printing.- Prepares the financial reporting information for the prospectus and SAI accurately and completely and reviews the documents.- Prepares Form 24f-2 filings accurately and completely.- Helps facilitate responses to auditor questions, comments and audit issues to assure that fund audits are completed on time.

Helps facilitate responses to questions and comments from the Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Financial Reporting Manager, and other interested parties to assure certification of the funds.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

REQUIRED:

Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent experience in the mutual fund or securities industry.
Minimum of 01+ years related experience preferred.
Experience working in an environment where production, controls, and daily deadlines are required.

PREFERRED:

Familiarity with generally accepted accounting principles is desirable.
Strong attention to detail. Solid analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills.
Ability to take initiative/selfstarter.
Demonstrated computer proficiency.

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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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