Mutual Fund Administration Consultant at Northwestern Mutual

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews the preparation of the financial statements and prepares the related financial materials and disclosures.

• Provides financial information to meet the needs of internal and external customers, including preparing regulatory filings for the Securities and Exchange Commission, performance calculations and marketing information.

• Responsible for mutual fund compliance with the IRS, SEC and all other regulators.

• Researches and engages in various projects associated with new products, new funds, new regulations, system enhancements and ad hoc requests. Serves as a lead on project efforts.

• Maintains book to tax differences and prepares the excise and fiscal tax calculations for the mutual funds.

• Works with internal and external contacts such as information systems, investment traders, auditors, brokers, custodians, and investment advisors to achieve compliance with US GAAP and regulatory requirements.

• Provides training and individual guidance on technical knowledge of fund administration. Serves as a resource to other team members.

• Oversees the work performed by the fund accounting service provider and custodian.

• Recommends and reviews new procedures to allow for added process/control improvements.

• Identify, research, and resolve issues related to fund accounting, fund administration, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, or related field or equivalent education plus experience required.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred. 

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive professional experience in the investment company industry preferably in mutual fund administration or auditing registered investment companies.

• Experience with highly complex security transactions.

• A working knowledge of GAAP and tax accounting for investments.

• Previous supervisory skills and ability to work well in a team environment.

• Public accounting experience preferred.

• High degree of self-motivation.

• Proven ability to meet strict deadlines.

• Polished communication skills with the ability to interact and engage at multiple levels.

• Ability to work well with limited guidance.

• Demonstrated superior analytical and problem-solving ability.

• Demonstrated ability to retrieve and utilize information from accounting system and other sources.

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Northwestern Mutual pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement in the salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. At Northwestern Mutual, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Please note that the salary range listed in the posting is the standard pay structure. Positions in certain locations (such as California) may provide an increase on the standard pay structure based on the location. Please click here for additiona l information relating to location-based pay structures.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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We’re excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and commitment to diversity and inclusion. 

• Flexible work schedules
• Concierge service
• Comprehensive benefits
• Employee resource groups