Accountant, Fund Administration

T. Rowe Price•Owings Mills, MD

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accountant, Fund Administration joins T. Rowe Price’s Global Investment Operations Fund Administration & Accounting team. Under the supervision and direction of a manager, the role primarily ensures the completeness and accuracy of financial statements and other financial reports produced by third-party service providers for the firm’s registered mutual funds and non-registered funds, including trusts, college savings plans, interval funds, Crypto ETPs, and partnerships. The position requires knowledge of T. Rowe Price reporting policy, U.S. GAAP, and regulatory disclosure requirements. The accountant performs oversight procedures to monitor service-provider work, coordinates financial reporting processes among internal teams, independent accountants, and external providers, and identifies opportunities to improve reporting. The role also supports oversight of third-party accounting activities, serves as a resource on financial reporting matters, and participates in the CEO/CFO certification process for registered funds. This position is based in the Maryland office and requires in-office presence four days per week, with up to one day per week working from home. Remote work beyond this arrangement and alternative office locations are not available. The role may support special projects, including new product implementation, and may use approved AI tools in accordance with company policies and validation requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Experience in accounting, financial statement preparation, or a related field.
Experience overseeing third-party service providers.
Mutual funds experience.
Experience with AI tools.

Responsibilities

Review financial statements for proper presentation and disclosures, and perform analytics to assess the reasonableness of balances.
Work with third-party service providers’ financial reporting teams to identify questions and elevate issues to the appropriate parties.
Track issues and ensure improvements are made internally and with service-provider teams.
Work with the Fund Administration & Accounting Policy team to understand changes to oversight programs involving regulatory, legislative, contractual, or GAAP requirements; investment types or practices; and services or products.
Complete work in accordance with financial controls, firm policies, and regulations, and take ownership of completed work.
Address questions and resolve issues related to financial statements, shareholder report disclosures, and preparation and filing of Forms N-CSR, N-CEN, N-PORT Part F, and N-MFP.
Develop and maintain knowledge of T. Rowe Price disclosure policies and applicable regulations, as well as the internal and external groups providing financial-statement data.
Use sound judgment and analytical thinking to identify and escalate potential issues; work independently or under minimal to moderate supervision.
Communicate and collaborate with internal groups and external service providers.
Conduct research and ad hoc analysis for managers upon request.
Support special projects and initiatives, including new product implementation.
Use approved AI tools responsibly for research, analysis, efficiency, and work-product development, following company policies and validation requirements.
Adapt to changing demands and reprioritization, and work independently as well as on a team.

Benefits

Competitive compensation.
Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.
Generous retirement plan.
Hybrid work schedule.
Health and wellness benefits, including online therapy.
Paid time off for vacation, illness, medical appointments, and volunteering.
Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits.
Employee stock purchase plan with matching contributions.
Medical, dental, and vision care benefits.
Tuition assistance.
Wellness programs, including fitness reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.