Investments Office

Manager, Investment Accounting and Operations - Job Description

• Act as primary contact for investment manager information requests including, but not limited to, taxation and regulatory requirements (i.e., international tax representations, anti-money
  laundering, self-certifications, etc.).
• Complete necessary surveys.
• Identify more efficient ways to accomplish existing tasks and recommend/implement changes and improvements.
• Oversee and maintain physical and electronic filing systems for all related duties.
• Serves as subject matter expert for investment accounting and custodial systems. Stay up to date on the latest enhancements and offerings from our custodial bank. Lead implementation of new custodial offerings.
• Collaborate with custodial bank and investment team for onboarding new investments into internal and external systems.
• Work with internal and external counsel on contracts and amendments.
• Manage cash flows across all portfolios. Objectives include, but are not limited to, daily cash reconciliations and ongoing cash flow forecasting.
• Oversee activities related to investment management fees. Prepares reports for use by the investment team.
• Serves as primary contact for the University's annual external audit and annual tax filings. Provide oversight for the collection of reporting and data to complete audit requests and the collection of K-1s for annual tax filings. Collaborate with Controller's office for all audit and tax work.
• Act as primary contact for investment manager information requests including, but not limited to, taxation and regulatory requirements (i.e., international tax representations, anti-money laundering, self-certifications, etc.).
• Complete necessary surveys.
• Identify more efficient ways to accomplish existing tasks and recommend/implement changes and improvements.
• Oversee and maintain physical and electronic filing systems for all related duties.

TRAVEL
Infrequent travel to conferences or meetings with custodial bank.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Direction and oversight are received from the Managing Director

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
Ability to research, analyze and communicate results of analysis both verbally and orally.
Strong critical thinking skills, with a demonstrated ability to solve complex, non-routine problems.
Proficient in Microsoft Office products Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external parties.
Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail.

Monday - Friday, 8-5pm

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or Business Administration or similar degree is required.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in positions with similar types of tasks, responsibilities, or underlying skillsets.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred, but not required
  

Salary Range: $75,000 - $110,000 per year

University Title: Manager, Investment, Accounting and Operations

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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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