Job Description:
You like numbers, you're organized, and you pay attention to detail. You value being a member of a larger team and helping the team succeed in its goals.
The Role
As a member of the Asset Management Accounting and Controllership Team this individual will act both independently and as part of a work-team to support the broader organizations. This person will be relied upon to assist the team with various tasks to ensure there are proper controls in place for a wide variety of processes. This position will have an opportunity to interact directly with various business partners throughout Fidelity as well as the firm's external auditors.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills and exhibit relationship building skills. The ability to manage multiple priorities and demonstrate flexibility will be critical. This position will be responsible for projects of varying scope and complexity.
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The Expertise and Skills You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with heavy accounting emphasis
- 1-3 years of experience in Accounting or Finance, preferably in the financial services industry
- Public accounting audit experience preferred
- You have strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently in today's "hybrid" work environment and adhere to established deadlines
- You have strong PC and financial software skills with emphasis on Excel, Essbase and OBI
- You have excellent oral, written, and presentation skills
- You take pride in having attention to detail and accuracy of assigned responsibilities
- You have strong relationship building and interpersonal skills
- You are able to work well in a fast paced, team environment and across a complex organization
The Value You Deliver
- Ownership of assigned journal entries, accounting reconciliations and management reporting packages
- Ad-hoc analysis, reporting and projects
- Collaboration with business partners to ensure accurate reporting
- Ownership of assigned processes and controls documentation
- Updating market data information
- Processing wire transactions
- Attending various meetings and documenting discussions
- Documenting intercompany and related party transactions
- Updates and maintenance of financial aspects of intercompany agreements and responsible for centralized storage of the agreements
- Internal and external audit support
The Team
This role on the Asset Management Accounting and Controllership Team is responsible for working as part of a team that is responsible for the general ledger accounting, management reporting, and financial statement preparation and other reporting for the investment advisors and trust companies that support Fidelity's asset management business. A positive & collaborative attitude is required in this role.
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Company Overview
Fidelity Investments is a privately held company with a mission to strengthen the financial well-being of our clients. We help people invest and plan for their future. We assist companies and non-profit organizations in delivering benefits to their employees. And we provide institutions and independent advisors with investment and technology solutions to help invest their own clients' money.
Join Us
At Fidelity, you'll find endless opportunities to build a meaningful career that positively impacts peoples' lives, including yours. You can take advantage of flexible benefits that support you through every stage of your career, empowering you to thrive at work and at home. Honored with a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award, we have been recognized by our employees as a top 10 Best Place to Work in 2024. And you don't need a finance background to succeed at Fidelity-we offer a range of opportunities for learning so you can build the career you've always imagined.
Fidelity's working model blends the best of working offsite with maximizing time together in person to meet associate and business needs. Currently, most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite all business days of one assigned week per four-week period (beginning in September 2024, the requirement will be two full assigned weeks).
At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation, detailed in this document, and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.
We invite you to Find Your Fidelity at fidelitycareers.com.
Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.
Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation, contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com.