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Mutual Fund Accountant jobs are open across asset management, banking, and financial services, from junior staff accountant to senior manager, with specializations in net asset value calculation, fund administration, and regulatory reporting. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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This position will be posted for a minimum of five calendar days internally. All internal applicants are required to inform your current supervisor/manager prior to applying. Internal applicants are required to be in "good standing" in your current role, which is defined as a performance rating of “met all objectives” or higher. You cannot be on a current performance improvement plan or written warning for any reason and must have been in your current role for a minimum of 6 months, unless otherwise approved for an early transfer by your current leader and the People Department.
- Lead the preparation and delivery of reporting materials for Fund Boards, committees, senior management, and other key stakeholders.
- Serve as a primary reviewer of reports and supporting data to ensure accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and compliance with established procedures and controls.
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex reporting, data, and process issues and drive continuous improvement.
- Lead and support internal committee meetings, including agenda development, materials preparation, and follow-up activities.
- Analyze reporting requirements and stakeholder feedback to recommend and implement report enhancements.
- Maintain, update, and improve reporting templates, processes, and documentation.
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to reporting activities.
- Identify and support automation and process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve report quality.
- Conduct ad hoc reporting, research, and analysis to support business initiatives and stakeholder requests. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
- Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
- Generous Holiday policies
- Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to Wellhub
- 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
- Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
- Unique employee events and programs including a 14er challenge
- Complimentary beverages, snacks and all employee Happy Hours
- Strong understanding of mutual fund and ETF structures, operations, performance measures, and asset management operations.
- Demonstrated experience producing, reviewing, and validating complex reports and data-driven deliverables for board, committee, executive, or regulatory reporting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret large volumes of information, identify key insights, and recommend solutions.
- Exceptional attention to detail, with a proven ability to identify inconsistencies, validate data, and ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly to a variety of stakeholders.
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal teams, external service providers, and business partners.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with a high degree of ownership, accountability, and sound judgment.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a team environment.
- Experience identifying and implementing process improvements and automation opportunities.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
- Experience with data automation, workflow tools, or business intelligence/reporting platforms, such as Alteryx, Power BI, and Microsoft Copilot.
- No
- Mentoring
- Leadership development programs
- Regular training
- Career development services
- Continuing education courses
Annual Bonus Opportunity: Position may be 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.
Recruiter: Morgan Magness
People Business Partner: Tanya Temchenko
Hiring Manager: Kimberly Buono
Janus Henderson Investors is an equal opportunity 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).
You should be willing to adhere to the provisions of our Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants’ past political contributions or activity may impact applicants’ eligibility for this position.
You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role.
Nearest Major Market: Denver
This position will be posted for a minimum of five calendar days internally. All internal applicants are required to inform your current supervisor/manager prior to applying. Internal applicants are required to be in "good standing" in your current role, which is defined as a performance rating of “met all objectives” or higher. You cannot be on a current performance improvement plan or written warning for any reason and must have been in your current role for a minimum of 6 months, unless otherwise approved for an early transfer by your current leader and the People Department.
- Lead the preparation and delivery of reporting materials for Fund Boards, committees, senior management, and other key stakeholders.
- Serve as a primary reviewer of reports and supporting data to ensure accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and compliance with established procedures and controls.
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex reporting, data, and process issues and drive continuous improvement.
- Lead and support internal committee meetings, including agenda development, materials preparation, and follow-up activities.
- Analyze reporting requirements and stakeholder feedback to recommend and implement report enhancements.
- Maintain, update, and improve reporting templates, processes, and documentation.
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to reporting activities.
- Identify and support automation and process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve report quality.
- Conduct ad hoc reporting, research, and analysis to support business initiatives and stakeholder requests. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
- Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
- Generous Holiday policies
- Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to Wellhub
- 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
- Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
- Unique employee events and programs including a 14er challenge
- Complimentary beverages, snacks and all employee Happy Hours
- Strong understanding of mutual fund and ETF structures, operations, performance measures, and asset management operations.
- Demonstrated experience producing, reviewing, and validating complex reports and data-driven deliverables for board, committee, executive, or regulatory reporting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret large volumes of information, identify key insights, and recommend solutions.
- Exceptional attention to detail, with a proven ability to identify inconsistencies, validate data, and ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly to a variety of stakeholders.
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal teams, external service providers, and business partners.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with a high degree of ownership, accountability, and sound judgment.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a team environment.
- Experience identifying and implementing process improvements and automation opportunities.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
- Experience with data automation, workflow tools, or business intelligence/reporting platforms, such as Alteryx, Power BI, and Microsoft Copilot.
- No
- Mentoring
- Leadership development programs
- Regular training
- Career development services
- Continuing education courses
Annual Bonus Opportunity: Position may be 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.
Recruiter: Morgan Magness
People Business Partner: Tanya Temchenko
Hiring Manager: Kimberly Buono
Janus Henderson Investors is an equal opportunity 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).
You should be willing to adhere to the provisions of our Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants’ past political contributions or activity may impact applicants’ eligibility for this position.
You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role.
Nearest Major Market: Denver
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mutual fund accountant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related business field
- Experience calculating or reviewing daily or monthly net asset value
- Proficiency in fund accounting systems such as Geneva, Eagle, or Investran
- Knowledge of GAAP and investment company accounting standards
- CPA license or active progress toward CPA certification
- Experience with portfolio reconciliation and trade settlement processes
Tips for Your Mutual Fund Accountant Job Search
Quantify your NAV calculation experience
Hiring managers want to see the scope of your work, not just the task. On your resume, note the number and type of funds you supported, the asset classes involved, and whether you handled daily or monthly NAV cycles rather than listing NAV as a bare bullet.
Highlight fund accounting software by name
Job postings for mutual fund accountants almost always list specific platforms. Call out every system you have used, Geneva, Investran, Eagle, or similar, in a dedicated skills section so your resume surfaces in filtered searches run by hiring teams.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists mutual fund accountant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by fund type and strategy
Equity, fixed income, money market, and alternative fund roles each require different accounting treatments. Filter openings by the fund type you know best so your application speaks directly to the employer's portfolio, rather than presenting yourself as a generalist.
Prepare a walk-through of a reconciliation issue you resolved
Mutual fund accounting interviews frequently include a scenario question about a pricing or position break. Prepare a specific example that covers how you identified the discrepancy, what systems you used to trace it, and how you corrected and documented the resolution.
Negotiate start date around busy reporting periods
Month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes are high-pressure times for fund accounting teams. If you are negotiating a start date, ask about upcoming cycle deadlines so you can join during a calmer window and onboard without being thrown immediately into a close.
Mutual Fund Accountant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most mutual fund accountants?
The most active employers for mutual fund accountants right now are Raymond James, BNY, and Baird, and the most openings are in Florida, Wisconsin, and Colorado, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is concentrated at large asset managers, fund administrators, and custodian banks.
How many mutual fund accountant jobs are remote?
About 100% of mutual fund accountant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability more common for senior roles in fund administration and regulatory reporting than for junior NAV calculation positions that require close coordination with operations and pricing teams.
How do you become a mutual fund accountant?
Start with a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, then build foundational knowledge in GAAP and investment accounting. Many candidates begin in public accounting or as a fund accounting analyst at a custodian bank or fund administrator. Earning a CPA strengthens your candidacy, and hands-on experience with NAV calculation and portfolio reconciliation is essential for moving into senior roles.
Can you get a mutual fund accountant job with little or no experience?
Entry-level roles do exist, typically titled fund accounting analyst or junior fund accountant, and they are most accessible to candidates with an accounting or finance degree, coursework in investments, and exposure to reconciliation or general ledger work through internships. Demonstrating familiarity with how mutual funds are structured and priced, even from coursework, sets you apart from applicants without any financial services context.
What does the mutual fund accountant interview process look like?
Most processes include a recruiter screen, a technical interview covering NAV methodology, fund accounting journal entries, and reconciliation workflows, and a final round with the hiring manager or team lead. Some employers add a written exercise or a case study involving a sample portfolio. Expect questions about how you handle pricing discrepancies and tight close deadlines.
Where can I find and apply to mutual fund accountant jobs?
You can find and apply to mutual fund accountant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and fund type background, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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