Financial Reporting Analyst

The Financial Reporting Analyst drafts annual, semi-annual, and quarterly financial statements and regulatory filings for registered investment companies. The role supports senior team members and managers on fund expenses and general fund financial information, and takes on projects assigned by the Financial Administration Manager.

Financial reporting and filings

• Draft annual, semi-annual, and quarterly financial statements for registered investment companies
• Prepare Forms N-SAR, N-Q, 24F-2 and N-CSR
• Build and maintain timetable calendars for each reporting cycle
• Report performance data to fund management and industry publications
• Prepare fund expense pro formas
• Review fund expenses and accruals, and coordinate accrual adjustments with the client and the financial reporting team
• Prepare fund expense invoices for authorization and review

Fund administration support

• Help the Fund Administration Manager prepare board books and procedures manuals
• Review junior staff work for accuracy and for compliance with internal policies, procedures, and systems
• Complete special projects as directed by the Team Leader or Supervisor

Systems and process improvement

• Build and maintain working knowledge of EDGAR and Merrill Reports
• Evaluate Eagle/OMEGA (BBH’s fund accounting system) and Merrill Reports, and suggest enhancements that automate financial reporting and compliance work

Regulatory knowledge

• Maintain working knowledge of the laws and regulations governing fund financial statements and disclosure, including the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Internal Revenue Code, GAAP, and Regulation S-X
• Stay current on regulatory changes affecting funds

Communication

• Keep the Financial Reporting Team Leader and Supervisor updated on all timetables and workflow
• Coordinate with the Financial Reporting team and other BBH departments as needed

• BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience; business-related concentration preferred
• 3 to 5 years of mutual fund accounting or related mutual fund experience
• 1 to 2 years of financial reporting experience