Manager – Investment Accounting & Performance Reporting

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Description

The Manager of Investment Accounting and Performance Reporting is an integral member of the Emory Investment Management (EIM) Investment Operations team. All roles function as a member of a broader operations team and may include participating in activities related to any of the 10BN+ in investments under supervision.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains a thorough knowledge of the endowment's operations functions.
• Maintains responsibilities associated with investment accounting, performance accounting, portfolio operations, internal and external reporting, and other duties as assigned.
• Works independently and will be assigned to supervise investment operations analyst and accountant.

INVESTMENT ACCOUNTING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees the self-administration process.
• This includes reviewing accounting transactions, monthly and quarterly valuation, accounts reconciliations, financial schedules, researching and resolving accounting issues.
• Manages the accounting close process and ensures the timely and accurate posting, balancing, and reconciliation of all activities.
• Monitors outstanding commitments and fees.
• Reviews expenses, fee payments, and monthly accruals.
• Communicates and coordinates with the bank custodian on tracking, reconciling, and validating transactions and valuation of the separately managed accounts.
• Assists with preparation of various audit workpapers.
• Answers any ad-hoc inquiries, as well as questions related to all investment schedules as needed by the external auditors in a timely manner.

PERFORMANCE REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains and refines a performance and reporting system for the investment portfolios.
• Tracks investment account activity (including cash flow activities) in order to generate reports for performance purposes.
• Ensures accuracy of all data and related information.
• Assists with the verification process.
• Calculates investment performance data in accordance with industry standards.
• Reviews and validates performance measurement calculation.
• Calculates and maintains the composite benchmarks in accordance with the Investment Policy Statement.
• Maintains supporting schedules and sources for the benchmark calculation.
• Prepares performance report and communicates performance related information to the investment team.
• Assists with internal and external reporting needs, including Investment Committee Report preparation and review.

PORTFOLIO OPERATIONS AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with the operational aspects of the portfolio.
• Responsible for the oversight of documentation and maintenance of operational policies and procedures.
• Ensures that operational processes and controls minimize operational risks.
• Facilitates collaboration to achieve process efficiency.
• Performs other related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• A bachelor's degree, preferably in finance or accounting, and five years of related work experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Candidate must have or is in the process of pursuing CPA, CFA, CIPM, or MBA.
• Previous asset management experience preferred; high level of professional maturity, integrity, judgement, and discretion required.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to manage multiple complex tasks with a focus on detail, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Demonstrated ability in analyzing and reconciling large complicated financial data reports.

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

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