Senior Accountant- Financial Reporting

Provide management and oversight to the production of financial reports and various regulatory filings to ensure regulatory requirements are met. Assist in establishing department controls, policies, procedures and deadlines needed to complete financial statements timely and accurately. Provide mentoring, direction and training to staff. Lead or assist with design, implementation and monitoring of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and direction to accountants and lead accountants to ensure accurate and timely financial reports for Mutual Funds, Annuities and Life Products, Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) and 529 plans.
• Assist in the research and resolution of complex problems.
• Review, prepare and analyze complex portions of annual and semi-annual financial reports, including GAAP adjustments, notes, schedules of investments and supporting workpapers for accuracy.
• Manage the production of financial reports.
• Partner with internal and external business partners during the preparation of investment company financial reports and SEC or other regulatory filings to ensure deadlines are met.
• Analyze and resolve audit inquiries.
• Ensure that the financial reporting needs are met for new products or initiatives by researching and analyzing relevant reports.
• Update departmental training materials and conduct training on financial processes.
• Mentor, coach and provide work direction for team members
• Develop project plans, with leader guidance and support, to enhance processes or implement new ones using LEAN or other project management tools.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years experience in mutual fund accounting, reporting, tax, or related. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High standards for accuracy and attention to detail. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Highly organized. 
• Strong team-oriented skills and ability to show leadership. 
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines, highly motivated, and self-directed. 
• Strong PC skills including Adobe Acrobat, MS Word and Excel. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FundSuite ArcReporting, and Invest One.
• LEAN enabled or similar project management skills.
• MBA or CPA.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and SEC regulations.

About Our Company
We’re a diversified financial services leader with more than $1 trillion in assets under management and administration as of 2022. Our team of 20,000 people in more than 20 countries, advise and manage assets and income of more than 2 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses - Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.

Full time

Exempt

Mutual Fund Operations

AMINV US Asset Management