Financial Reporting Analyst

Lincoln Financial•Radnor, PA

19h•$75,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Reporting Analyst role within the Fund Administration and Operations Team (FAO) assists with the coordination, preparation, and review of SEC financial data filings to ensure they are filed timely and accurately. This requires a high level of coordination with many internal and external parties at various levels.

Requirements

3-5+ Years of experience in Financial Reporting and/or Fund Accounting that aligns with the regulatory requirements of open-end funds required.
4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's) (Minimum Required)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Nice To Haves

Experience with AICPA Audit and Accounting guide, Reg S-X, N1-A and N-2 disclosure requirements preferred.
Experience working with a third-party administrator and independent audit firms preferred.
CPA license is preferred
Experience with Microsoft Co-Pilot or Claude is encouraged
Demonstrated ability to identify, develop and implement process improvements.
Demonstrated strong relationship management skills with internal clients (e.g. senior management, peers and colleagues); proven ability to develop creative and collaborative approaches.
Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative style.
Demonstrates strong project management leadership skills including, critical ability to coordinate and balance multiple projects in a time-sensitive environment, under pressure, and meeting deadlines.
Finds common ground and can gain collaboration among senior management, colleagues and peers; can influence outcomes without directing or commanding.

Responsibilities

Research accounting guidance for newly developed products and company initiatives related to Lincoln Funds.
Assure fund administration compliance with the Investment Company Act of 1940 as well as the Securities Acts of 1933 and 1934 and applicable Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Work closely with External Auditor in completing financials, formulating new/updating existing disclosures and as a point of escalation with sub-advisers and the Fund Accountant in obtaining audit evidence to ensure final opinions.
Provide oversight and coordination of internal parties such as Legal, Compliance and Fund Management, including developing and distributing a financial reporting request list, which includes deadlines, and conducting meetings to ensure filings are completed timely and accurately.
Assist with the preparation of and review of Fund Administration Board Materials.
Maintain a working knowledge of strategic investment market activities and industry pronouncements and their impact on the Funds as well as Lincoln.
Stay current with technological innovations, updating administration capabilities and capacity in a cost effective and efficient fashion.
Participate in departmental or enterprise-wide complex projects assigned by providing stakeholders with actionable and valuable financial reporting information to enable decision-making that results in successful outcomes.
Enhance organizational initiatives by positively influencing and supporting change management and/or departmental/enterprise initiatives within assigned areas of responsibility.