Mutual Fund Financial Reporting Manager

Ameriprise•Minneapolis, MN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Columbia Threadneedle Investments is a global team of 2,300 people with a diverse capability and a broad array of investment strategies. We are intentionally built to help our employees succeed and offer growth and career opportunities. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our enterprise businesses — Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. This role will lead the accurate and timely production of shareholder reports, financial statements, and regulatory filings for a diverse portfolio of investment products, including mutual funds, ETFs, 529 plans, separate accounts, private/hedge funds, and collective investment trusts (CITs). The position provides oversight of audits, service provider relationships, and control activities while driving process improvements, automation, and operational excellence to enhance reporting quality, scalability, and risk management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
5-7 years of relevant experience
Applicants must have a valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States (e.g., H-1B, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, TN).

Nice To Haves

Prior public accounting mutual fund/private fund audit experience
Experience working in Fund Administration at third party service provider
Experience in Reporting Oversight at Asset Management Firm

Responsibilities

Lead reporting and regulatory activities for assigned funds, including shareholder reports, financial statements, and regulatory filings.
Ensure timely, accurate, and complete reporting in compliance with GAAP, SEC, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
Serve as the escalation point for reporting issues, exceptions, and complex filing matters.
Establish and maintain a robust control environment by overseeing accounting policies, reporting procedures, internal controls, and service provider oversight framework.
Ensure audit readiness through effective documentation, monitoring, and testing activities while maintaining compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
Monitor reporting quality and lead resolution of control, reporting, and compliance-related issues.
Partner with key stakeholders across Legal, Tax, Internal Audit, Product Management, Fund Administration, and service providers to support new products, regulatory developments, and strategic business initiatives.
Assess financial reporting impacts, identify required process and system enhancements, and lead implementation of reporting solutions that support evolving business and regulatory requirements.
Serve as a technical resource on complex accounting and financial reporting matters and lead the implementation of new accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Lead coordination with audits and provide subject matter expertise on reporting interpretations, policy application, and disclosure requirements and issue resolution.
Drive continuous improvement of the financial reporting operating model through process optimization, automation, emerging technologies, and scalable operating practices.
Provide leadership, coaching, and development to staff, fostering technical excellence, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.