Financial Control Team Leader

Financial Control Team Leader

The Financial Control Team Leader is a supervisory role who assists the respective team's Accounting Manager in providing direction, guidance and training to team members. The role entails ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of team deliverables as well as ensuring all requirements of our internal and external customers are managed efficiently and effectively. The position will multi-task, problem solve & troubleshoot, analyze and effectively communicate. The role is also expected to interact with and manage external business partners as well as initiate and lead process improvement initiatives.

Provide support and guidance to team members (Fund Administration Analysts) on their tasks and assume responsibility of such as needed, which includes :

• Oversee and analyze NAV calculation performed by delegated service provider for accuracy
• Assist in audit coordination, audit query resolution and provide feedback on financial statements
• Support jurisdictional tax and other regulatory reporting requirements
• Understand trial balance activities including income, expenses (including management & incentive fees), derivative transactions, currency implications and dividend distributions
• Research and resolve any identified operational issues and notify management accordingly
• Ensure the team's deliverable deadlines are appropriately resourced, monitored and achieved
• Provide timely feedback and support to internal and external queries or requests
• Effectively collaborate and communicate with team members as well as business partners
• Initiate process documentation, training, improvement proposals and implementation
• Lead ad hoc special projects including fund launches, liquidations, data requests, etc.
• Ensure fund compliance with relevant regulatory bodies (i.e. IRS, SEC, CSSF, etc.)
• Review fund and investor level distributions and tax reporting documents
• Provide constructive feedback to team members to enhance performance and support Accounting Manager in evaluation process
• Assume leadership role of Accounting Manager as needed in times of absence

The ideal candidate would have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the mutual fund or finance industry as well as a 4-year college degree with a business major (preferably accounting or finance). Experience with a fund administrator or audit firm is preferred. Experience in a supervisory capacity is required. The candidate should have proficient accounting knowledge, preferably in fund valuation. The role requires excellent analytical skills, communication skills, organizational skills and problem-solving skills. The candidate should possess proficiency in standard desktop applications such as Excel, Outlook, Word. Advanced Excel skills such as macro writing would be a plus. Familiarity with review of annual reports, tax reporting and regulatory requirements would be beneficial. Process management / improvement experience is preferred.

AB is a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 57 locations operating in 26 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple : to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work.

Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us!