Accountant, Portfolio
About Our Firm:
Granite Solutions Groupe provides financial services decision makers with people and solutions that deliver. Our clients count on us to deliver the right talent at the right time to achieve critical business results. We leverage our industry knowledge and passion for client priorities to deliver human capital solutions.
GSG was founded in 1998 as a consulting firm delivering project management and technology solutions for the financial services industry. GSG now has a global presence, with team members deployed across the U.S. at Fortune 1000 companies and high-performing Fintech firms.
High-caliber consultants are the face of GSG at our client organizations and offices. We value the deep relationships we have with our consultants that enable us to place them in roles where their skills will have an immediate impact. The GSG consulting team is comprised of diverse, experienced, driven, and dynamic contributors who excel at getting things done.
About the Opportunity:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Portfolio Reporting Accountant.
Responsibilities:
- The Portfolio Reporting Accountant ensures that capital balances roll from prior year, comparing prior and current year expenses for reasonableness
- Calculate and analyze the financial highlights and expense/income ratios to make sure they are in line with the 12b-1 fee break points; review performance calculations to ensure they are based on appropriate NAV’s and distributions; check each portfolio listing for accurate legal descriptions and make sure all appropriate SEC disclosure are noted; prepare financial statement footnotes in accordance with industry standards.
- Complete alternative Putnam products including but not limited to Hedge Funds, 529 College Savings Plans, Institutional Trusts and IFRS Funds.
- Stay up to date with GAAP /IFRS audit standards, N-1A and NSAR rules as well as continue strong working relationships with our legal contacts so that all SEC filing deadlines are met with accurate information.
- Act as a liaison between internal customer/suppliers and external audit firms. Work closely with the legal, performance information team, fund accounting at SSB, custody, tax and shareholder editorial communication departments internally at Putnam.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with outside print vendors and auditors. This requires not only strong communication skills but a broad range of knowledge of all departments within Putnam.
Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business strongly preferred
- Understanding of the Financial Services Industry and Portfolio Accounting
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Proven ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
- Demonstrated proficiency with Excel and Word
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Effective organizational and project management skills
- Excellent time management skills and multi-tasking skills
Employee Benefits:
GSG is excited to offer its consultants excellent compensation and a robust option of benefits which include comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage. You will receive company-paid life insurance. In addition, we hope you will take advantage of eligible commuter benefits-like paying for work-related public transit and parking with pre-tax dollars. Save for your retirement with pre-tax contributions that go directly into your 401K. We also care about your pets with several options for pet insurance, discount card and prescriptions.
GSG’s Commitment to Diversity:
As a diverse-owned business, GSG is committed to creating a diverse workforce, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.