Lincoln Financial
Specialist - Mutual Fund Administration Financial Reporting
Lincoln Financial, Broomall, Pennsylvania, United States, 19008
Specialist - Mutual Fund Administration Financial Reporting
The principal purpose of the role is to provide financial administration oversight of the Lincoln Funds extensive regulatory filings. The focus of this position is to ensure the Lincoln Mutual Funds successfully complete all required SEC filings timely and accurately. This requires a high level of coordination with many internal and external parties at various levels. Assists with the coordination, preparation, validation, and review of the SEC financial data filings to ensure they are filed timely and accurately. Assures fund administration compliance with the Investment Company Act of 1940 as well as the Securities Acts of 1933 and 1934 Maintains a working knowledge of strategic investment market activities and industry pronouncements and their impacts on the Funds as well as Lincoln National Life Insurance Company. Review, analyze and monitor financial information for the Funds to ensure integrity of financial systems and accuracy of data. Research accounting guidance for newly developed products and company initiatives related to Lincoln Funds Process payments and expense allocations for the Lincoln Funds Assist with the preparation of and review of the Fund Administration Board Materials Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external business associates. Work closely with management to recommend and implement process improvements, IT enhancements and enhance controls and efficiencies. Act as Business Resource for various teams within Fund Administration Operations (FAO). This includes assisting with issue resolution, special requests, process enhancements, projects, etc. Facilitates and prioritizes problem resolution and manages daily workload. Represent the interests of FAO by attending pertinent meetings. Stay current with technological innovations, updating administration capabilities and capacity in a cost effective and efficient fashion. Other duties and tasks as assigned by management. Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance desired A minimum of 1-4 years of accounting, financial reporting/analysis experience in mutual fund, insurance, or public accounting environment Mutual fund and investment knowledge preferred. Working knowledge of general ledger and fund accounting systems Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Candidate must have strong leadership skills, and excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills. Must be technically savvy and have strong financial analysis skills. Must be able to balance multiple priorities and to communicate with all levels of staff in the organization. Financial/Regulatory Reporting 90% Preparation of Board Materials and other tasks 10%
The principal purpose of the role is to provide financial administration oversight of the Lincoln Funds extensive regulatory filings. The focus of this position is to ensure the Lincoln Mutual Funds successfully complete all required SEC filings timely and accurately. This requires a high level of coordination with many internal and external parties at various levels. Assists with the coordination, preparation, validation, and review of the SEC financial data filings to ensure they are filed timely and accurately. Assures fund administration compliance with the Investment Company Act of 1940 as well as the Securities Acts of 1933 and 1934 Maintains a working knowledge of strategic investment market activities and industry pronouncements and their impacts on the Funds as well as Lincoln National Life Insurance Company. Review, analyze and monitor financial information for the Funds to ensure integrity of financial systems and accuracy of data. Research accounting guidance for newly developed products and company initiatives related to Lincoln Funds Process payments and expense allocations for the Lincoln Funds Assist with the preparation of and review of the Fund Administration Board Materials Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external business associates. Work closely with management to recommend and implement process improvements, IT enhancements and enhance controls and efficiencies. Act as Business Resource for various teams within Fund Administration Operations (FAO). This includes assisting with issue resolution, special requests, process enhancements, projects, etc. Facilitates and prioritizes problem resolution and manages daily workload. Represent the interests of FAO by attending pertinent meetings. Stay current with technological innovations, updating administration capabilities and capacity in a cost effective and efficient fashion. Other duties and tasks as assigned by management. Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance desired A minimum of 1-4 years of accounting, financial reporting/analysis experience in mutual fund, insurance, or public accounting environment Mutual fund and investment knowledge preferred. Working knowledge of general ledger and fund accounting systems Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Candidate must have strong leadership skills, and excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills. Must be technically savvy and have strong financial analysis skills. Must be able to balance multiple priorities and to communicate with all levels of staff in the organization. Financial/Regulatory Reporting 90% Preparation of Board Materials and other tasks 10%