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Senior Financial Analyst (SFA), Funds Financial Reporting and Disclosure

Federated Hermes


JOB OPENING #: 9012

POSITION TITLE: SR. FINANCIAL ANALYST

DEPARTMENT: FUNDS FINANCIAL REPORTING AND DISCLOSURE


POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
  • CPA certification or significant progress towards attainment is preferred.
  • 3 years of business experience; 2 years’ experience in auditing or compiling financial statements and required disclosures in accordance with US GAAP.
  • 3 years of experience in the mutual fund Industry is a plus, prior experience and high level of proficiency working with financial services fund administration functions (i.e. auditing, profitability analysis, financial statement analysis) preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Outstanding decision-making, problem solving, multi-tasking, organizational and analytical skills with particular attention given to detail and accuracy.

MAJOR DUTIES:

Responsible for coordination and review of financial statements and regulatory filings with respect to the mutual funds administered by Federated Investors. 

  • Prepare monthly regulatory filing forms, i.e., Forms N-CSR and N-Q which contain annual, semi-annual financial statements and quarterly portfolios of investments. 
  • Coordinate annual auditor review of internal controls that support SOC1 testing by external auditors.
  • Review and analyze annual and semi-annual financial statements and footnote disclosures prepared by fund accounting service providers (FASPs) for Federated funds. Make revisions, edits and updates as necessary. 
  • Gain full understanding of Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), SEC rules and applicable Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in the U.S. and other international jurisdictions applicable to offshore Federated funds such as in Canada, Ireland and in the U.K.
  • Review funds’ portfolios of investments (POI) for reasonability, such as comparing to prior period, and considering if holdings are appropriate given fund type.
  • Prepare portions of pro forma disclosures associated with fund mergers required by SEC Form N-14.
  • Liaise with audit firms to ensure they have information for Federated departments to complete annual update to permanent audit files.
  • Verify that fee limit disclosures in the funds’ fee tables are accurate in both the fund prospectus and the annual report.
  • Oversee procedures performed by the funds’ accounting service providers with regard to preparation of financial statements and regulatory filings and ensure process is efficient and accurate.
  • Review summary reports prepared by the Funds’ accounting service providers to ensure that procedures contracted for are being performed at contracted service levels.
  • Perform analytical review of financial information included in fund’s financial statements and ensure all disclosures are made in accordance with GAAP, SEC regulations and Federated’ s policy.
  • Research and evaluate new security holdings for proper presentation in fund financial statements. 

HOURS/LOCATION:

  • Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (hybrid)
  • 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Overtime as required)

EXPLANATORY COMMENTS:

  • Prioritization and time management skills.
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
  • Demonstrate flexibility and ability to work as a member of a team.

COMMENCEMENT DATE: 02/16/2024

We are interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Federated Hermes is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, age, familial or marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status or genetic information as well as any other prohibited criteria under any applicable local, state or federal law applicable to Federated Hermes. 

To review Federated Hermes’ California Privacy Notice go to https://www.federatedinvestors.com/corporate/careers.do and select CA Applicant Notice.

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