Accountant

Harbor Capital Advisors•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and high‑performing team supporting the financial reporting and administration of mutual funds, exchange‑traded funds, and collective investment trusts. The role provides broad exposure across the asset management lifecycle, including review of portfolio of investments and derivatives schedules, valuation inputs, and analysis of financial data supporting the Harbor funds’ financial statements and regulatory filings. The successful candidate will be a strong analytical professional with a strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate, timely, and high‑quality work products. This individual will contribute to the team’s success by identifying opportunities for process improvement, leveraging technology where appropriate, and consistently working toward departmental and organizational goals. This role offers meaningful opportunities to expand industry knowledge through hands‑on involvement with complex portfolios, evolving regulatory requirements, and cross‑functional initiatives in partnership with fund accounting, valuation, compliance, and other internal stakeholders.

Requirements

1-3 years of fund financial reporting or related experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Exceptional attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy and quality of deliverables.
Demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams.
Strong organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines effectively.
Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
Self‑starter with the ability to quickly learn new systems, processes, and regulatory requirements.
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team environment.
Consistently demonstrates professionalism, sound judgment, and a strong sense of accountability.

Nice To Haves

‘40 Act mutual funds or ETFs experience within the investment industry is preferred.
CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
Advanced Excel, AI, Power BI and Tableau experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform detailed reviews of Harbor mutual fund, ETF and CIT investment portfolios, including complex securities and derivative instruments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory standards.
Review and reconcile financial statements and supporting schedules, ensuring consistency with fund accounting records and regulatory filings.
Support security valuation processes and Valuation Committee escalation, including addressing issues and resolving exceptions.
Evaluate and validate investment valuation inputs, including pricing vendor sources and hierarchy classifications (Level 1, 2, and 3).
Contribute to the annual audit, including coordinating with subadvisors, overseeing the investment confirmation process, and providing support to external auditors and other audit-related activities.
Produce financial reports, analytical summaries, and supporting materials for independent Board of Trustees, auditors, and senior management.
Prepare, track, and monitor stale‑priced and manually priced securities, and present findings to the Valuation Committee in accordance with fund valuation policies.
Prepare quarterly commodity pool regulatory reports (CPO‑PQR) with the National Futures Association, as applicable.
Manage information requests and ongoing coordination with fund service providers, pricing vendors, and subadvisors to support timely and accurate reporting.
Review daily total net assets investigating and resolving breaks.
Review monthly and periodic fund reporting packages for completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
Identify opportunities to enhance reporting efficiency through automation, system improvements, and process optimization within the financial reporting function.
Support ad hoc analyses, regulatory inquiries, and special projects as the fund complex evolves.