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Fidelity Investments

Sr. Manager, Accounting

Fidelity Investments, Smithfield, Rhode Island, us, 02917

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Overview

Senior Manager – Asset Management Accounting. Locations: Rhode Island, Boston. Responsibilities

Perform monthly close processes and oversee monthly close activities that support Fidelity Institutional Asset Management entities. Assist in the preparation of financial reporting, including call reports, board presentations, and annual financial statements. Support the team’s modernization efforts and projects on an ad hoc basis. Play a key role in the professional development of accounting professionals on the team. Form relationships with accounting leadership, peers, central accounting functions (e.g., accounting policy, technology), billing, and other support functions across the firm, and with key vendors. Maintain a strong control environment; be responsible for operational processes and internal controls to mitigate accounting and operational risks; evaluate results of management’s testing of controls performed by the internal controls function. Lead in financial reporting and ensure statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Participate in external audits of AM entities; provide timely support and build relationships with external audit counterparts. Manage accounting operations, resolve close-related issues, review and analyze legal entity results, and document significant related party transactions. Maintain professional skepticism and drive continuous improvement within the team. Collaborate with controls program, accounting policy, and centers of excellence within Corporate Accounting, as well as AM finance, AM operations, corporate tax, and corporate treasury. Craft clear written and verbal communications, including accounting results and other financial information. Manage multiple areas/projects concurrently; be willing to learn new skills. Proficiently use financial systems and tools (Oracle, Excel, Word, SharePoint, Power BI, and related technologies). Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent; CPA preferred. 7+ years of experience; Asset Management or financial services accounting preferred. Ability to lead and develop team members. Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to influence partners and make informed decisions. Maintain a strong control environment and oversee internal controls to mitigate risks. Financial reporting experience; prepare and review financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Audit participation experience; support external audits and coordinate with audit counterparts. Experience in accounting operations; resolve operational issues impacting the close and document related party transactions. Professional skepticism and willingness to drive process improvements. Ability to build and maintain relationships with controls, policy, and cross-functional partners. Excellent written and verbal communication; able to present accounting results clearly. Flexible; able to work on multiple areas/projects; eagerness to learn new skills. Proficiency with financial systems and reporting tools (Oracle, Excel, Word, SharePoint, Power BI, etc.). Employment Type and Environment

Most Fidelity roles are Hybrid, requiring onsite in Fidelity offices every other week (Mon-Fri); remote or fully onsite roles may vary by position. Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance.

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