Why work for us?
Janus Henderson is a leading global active asset manager. We exist to help our clients achieve their long-term financial goals. Our team exemplifies our values of putting clients first, acting like owners and succeeding as a team. Our culture is high-energy, collaborative, and forward-thinking with opportunities to grow in an exciting career. We invite you to consider joining our dynamic, global team!
Our culture is the foundation for how we interact with clients and one another as part of our unique, people-focused work environment. We support a flexible hybrid working model that allows teams to build a strong and positive culture by inspiring innovation and increasing collaboration. Currently our hybrid working model allows employees to work 3 or more days in office and the remaining time remotely.
Employees and Managers will discuss and determine what schedule works best for them and the team, with additional flexibility available based on the role, business needs, and individual circumstances. JHI Workplace Practices is subject to change as the future of work within our organization evolves.
Your opportunity
- Lead a team performing risk-based reviews to ensure Fund accounting data, including NAVs and Fund yields, are accurate and consistent with US GAAP and regulatory requirements
- Oversee the accrual, approval, and payment of Fund expenses consistent with Board approved methodologies, legal agreements, and fund registration documents
- Review accounting and expense related information in Fund financial statements, regulatory filings, and other reporting
- Review the processes, procedures, and controls around the operational management of the Funds to drive continuous improvement and ensure a best practice operational model
- Investigate and resolve issues identified in the oversight model ensuring appropriate preventative controls are implemented
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external business partners, including Fund service providers and auditors; serve as point of contact for Fund related inquiries, escalating where appropriate
- Partner with external Fund service providers to promptly resolve operational and accounting issues to ensure the service providers meet service expectations, quality, and timeliness metrics
- Subject matter expert for oversight systems and automation tools
- Research new accounting standards and regulatory guidance to draft new, or propose changes to existing, Fund policies and procedures as required
- Implement and operationalize new accounting standards by effective date
- Deliver open and clear communication of information regarding issues and business events across multiple facets of the organization
- Carry out other duties as assigned
What to expect when you join our firm
- Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
- Generous Holiday policies
- Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community
- Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more
- All-inclusive approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
- Complimentary subscription to Headspace – the mindfulness app
- Corporate membership to ClassPass and other health and well-being benefits
- Unique employee events and programs including a 14er challenge
- Complimentary beverages, snacks and all employee Happy Hours
Must have skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent
- Seven years related US mutual fund, accounting and/or audit experience required; experience performing oversight of a third-party administrator preferred
- Subject matter expert in fund accounting for US mutual funds, ETFs and non-registered products
- Ability to effectively prioritize and balance multiple projects
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Committed team player who thrives in a high impact team
- Strong computer skills including MS Word and Excel
Supervisory responsibilities
Potential for growth
- Mentoring
- Leadership development programs
- Regular training
- Career development services
- Continuing education courses
Compensation information
The base salary range for this position is $150,000-$185,000. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different.
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Annual Bonus Opportunity: Position is eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus award from the profit pool. The profit pool is funded based on Company profits. Individual bonuses are determined based on Company, department, team and individual performance.
Benefits: Janus Henderson is committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards package to eligible employees that includes; competitive compensation, pension/retirement plans, and various health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits. To learn more about our offerings please visit the Why Join Us section on the career page here.
Janus Henderson Investors is an equal opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Janus Henderson (including its subsidiaries) will not maintain existing or sponsor new industry registrations or licenses where not supported by an employee’s job functions (as determined by Janus Henderson at its sole discretion).