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*Before applying, please note that this position is based in our Maryland office and requires in-office presence four days per week. Only the Maryland compensation range displayed below applies to this role, regardless of a candidate's current location. Remote work beyond this arrangement and alternative office locations are not available. *
Role Summary
Join the Global Investment Operations (GIO) Fund Administration & Accounting team as an Accountant, Fund Administration - a role designed for those eager to drive innovation, collaborate across departments, and accelerate their development within the firm. Working under the supervision and direction of a Manager, the Accountant, Financial Reporting Oversight is primarily responsible for ensuring the completeness and accuracy of financial statements and other financial reports generated by third-party service providers for the T. Rowe Price ’40 Act mutual funds and non-registered funds (e.g., trusts, college savings plans, interval funds, Crypto ETP, and partnerships). This position requires developing an understanding of T. Rowe Price reporting policy as well as a technical understanding of U.S. GAAP and Regulatory disclosure requirements in order to properly review the financial statements.
In this role, you will perform procedures requiring subject matter expertise to monitor and ensure the quality of service provider output; assist in the coordination of financial reporting processes between internal groups, independent accountants, and third-party service providers to ensure deadlines are met; and identify financial reporting enhancements to ensure fund financial statements are prepared in accordance with T. Rowe Price financial reporting policy. This position will support similar oversight of third-party accounting activities. This position will serve as a resource in financial reporting matters and participate in the CEO/CFO certification process for the registered funds.
We welcome applications from internal associates across departments (including Technology, Compliance, Data, and beyond) whose institutional knowledge and cross-functional experience are highly valued and will directly contribute to the success of our initiatives.
Responsibilities
Financial Reporting Oversight and Analysis of Complex Accounting Matters:
Perform financial reporting oversight procedures, which include, among other things, reviewing financial statements for proper presentation and disclosures and performing analytics to assess the reasonableness of balances
Works directly with the third-party service provider’s financial reporting group to identify questions through the review procedures and elevate such issues to the appropriate parties as necessary.
Tracks issues encountered to ensure improvements are made going forward, both internally and with service provider teams.
Works with Fund Administration & Accounting Policy team to…