Fund Financial Reporting Analyst

At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care and compassion for our community and each other. Because what we do matters – to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures.

THE ROLE

Using discretion and judgment and under the direction of a Financial Reporting Supervisor and Manager, perform financial reporting work with respect to an assigned number of mutual funds. Reviews the financial reporting audit proofs provided by the custodian and incorporates such information into the financial statements of the funds. Prepares financial statements for shareholder reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Prepares and/or reviews other required shareholder communications such as prospectus and SAI as well as regulatory reports such as Form N-Port, Form N-CEN and Form 24f-2.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Applies specialized knowledge with respect to assigned mutual funds. Works on more complex funds.

• Works independently on the core, routine day-to-day activities.

• Assists management with review of Associate Analysts work.

• Assist in leading a small stream within a project and/or contribute to larger projects/cross functional teams

• Updates and documents procedures as required. Interprets and executes departmental/company policies.

• Solves recurring day-to-day problems with teams, processes or workflows.

• Ensures assigned funds’ deadlines are met and issues are elevated to Supervisor or Manager in a timely manner.

• Provides coverage for absent team members and during busy periods.

• Prepares the portfolio of investments, financial statements, and footnotes included in shareholder reports for selected mutual funds accurately and completely and ensures all reviewer comments are addressed and resolved.

• Prepares the financial reporting information for the prospectus and SAI(and other regulatory filings, as needed) accurately and completely and reviews the documents.

• Prepares Form 24f-2 filings accurately and completely. Reviews Forms N-PORT and N-CEN to ensure the filings are completed accurately and completely.

• Facilitates responses to auditor questions, comments and audit issues to assure that fund audits are completed on time. Facilitates responses to questions and comments from the Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Financial Reporting Manager, and other interested parties to assure certification of the financial statements.

• Responsible for on-the-job training of Associate Analysts within the group.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent experience in the mutual fund or securities industry.

• Minimum of 0-2+ years related experience preferred.

• Experience working in an environment where production, controls, and daily deadlines are required.

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and Regulation S-X is desirable.

• Strong attention to detail. Ability to multi-task. Solid analytical, organizational, interpersonal and time management skills.

• Willingness to take initiative/self-starter.

PREFERRED SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated computer proficiency, working knowledge of FundSuite and experience using Microsoft Office software applications is preferred.

Base Salary Range: $55,500.00 - $80,500.00 This position is eligible for competitive incentive bonus. 

At MFS, we believe in fair and transparent compensation. For that reason, we’re including the salary range for this position. This range reflects our good-faith expectation for what we’ll pay depending on the candidate’s experience, training and education. In addition to the salary, we also offer significant and competitive incentive compensation based on both individual and company performance. Other components of our Total Rewards Package include:

• MFS contributes an amount equal to 15% of your base salary to your retirement account that is separate from the company -sponsored 401(k) 

• Education Assistance: MFS contributes $100 monthly up to $10,000 lifetime maximum directly to loan provider

• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement up to $8,000 annually 

• Education Assistance: Access to discounted tutors and college coaches

• Generous time off and fully paid l