A/R Reporting Analyst
PIMCO
2021-12-03 07:36:33
Newport Beach, California, United States
Job type: fulltime
Job industry: Banking & Financial Services
Job description
About Us:
We are PIMCO, a leading global asset management firm. We manage investments and develop solutions across the full spectrum of asset classes, strategies and vehicles: fixed income, equities, commodities, asset allocation, ETFs, hedge funds and private equity. PIMCO is one of the largest investment managers, actively managing more than $2.2 trillion in assets for clients around the world. PIMCO has over 3,070 employees in 22 offices globally. PIMCO is recognized as an innovator, industry thought leader and trusted advisor to our clients.
PIMCO is one of the world's premier fixed income investment managers with thousands of professionals around the world united in a single purpose: creating opportunities for our clients in every environment. Since 1971, we have brought innovation and expertise to our partnership with the institutions, financial advisors and millions of individual investors who entrust us with their assets. We aspire to cultivate performance and leadership through empowering our people, diversity of thought, and a commitment to an inclusive culture that engages in our global communities.
Position Description:
PIMCO's Client Billing department is comprised of revenue professionals focused in three functional areas: Billing, Reporting, and Cash Applications. The department is responsible for calculating, invoicing and collecting separate account revenue for all entities and we are seeking a highly motivated and intellectually curious Analyst to join our team and support the Reporting team.
Reporting Analysts have a unique opportunity to drive operational excellence by analyzing fee structures, determining solutions for unique revenue requirements, and evaluating the revenue process for each transition. Additional responsibilities driving automation projects enable Outsized Impact to the Client Billing team.
Key Responsibilities
- Process New Accounts, Amendments, and Terminations for AUM Reporting and Billing by interpreting legal documents, setting up fee parameters, and validating daily transitions
- Coordinate with global colleagues in Legal, Account Management, Finance and other parties to resolve issues promptly and efficiently
- Proactively identify and investigate discrepancies across various systems to ensure data integrity
- Prepare regular and ad-hoc reports accurately by leveraging contextual knowledge of the Billing department and wider business
- Review complex fee schedule drafts from the PIMCO Legal teams, tracking their progress to execution
- Drive automation projects and process improvements, collaborating with adjacent PIMCO teams
- Vet proposed fee structures with Client Facing teams, Fee Strategy Group and other stakeholders, suggesting efficient solutions
Position Requirements:
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics or Technology
- Minimum 4 years of progressive experience in A/R or accounting roles
- Strong accounting fundamentals
- Possess intellectual curiosity and strong analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to effectively and autonomously problem solve
- Strong sense of urgency and ability to work under pressure in a fast paced and demanding environment, which includes handling multiple tasks and challenging deadlines
- Superior written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage professionally and succinctly with all levels across the firm
- Works with a strong sense of accountability, integrity and ownership
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Outlook
- Committed to PIMCOs values: Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility and Excellence that allow us to bring the best to our clients and each other
Professional Skills Requirements
- Exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task and manage a large number of ongoing initiatives
- Demonstrated ability to deliver on assigned responsibilities through pursuing excellence, impeccable attention to detail, and use of effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities, manage deadlines, and support dynamic initiatives in fast-paced environment
- Inquisitive self-starter and quick learner; adaptable to learn new processes, concepts, and skills
Benefits:
PIMCO is committed to offering a comprehensive portfolio of employee benefits designed to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Benefits vary by location but may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life insurance and travel coverage
- 401(k) (defined contribution) retirement savings, retirement plan, pension contribution from your first day of employment
- Work/life programs such as flexible work arrangements, parental leave and support, employee assistance plan, commuter benefits, health club discounts, and educational/CFA certification reimbursement programs
- Community involvement opportunities with The PIMCO Foundation in each PIMCO office