Financial Administration Audit Support Senior Analyst Assistant Vice President

Role Overview

Citi’s Fund Administration group is seeking a highly motivated and experienced financial professional to join our team as an Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Financial Administration Audit Support.

In this role, you will act as a key individual contributor within a collaborative team of financial administration professionals. You will oversee the assembly and reconciliation of periodic custody and accounting data, directly supporting the production of investment company ("fund") financial statements, shareholder reports, and quarterly filings.

This position requires a deep understanding of the interrelationships between financial statement schedules, strong client relationship management skills, and a robust technical background in U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and tax rules governing Registered Investment Companies (RICs).

Key Responsibilities

• Audit Coordination & Client Relationship Management
• Primary Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and clients during annual, semi-annual, and quarterly financial reporting cycles.
• Inquiry Resolution: Proactively respond to complex inquiries from both internal stakeholders and external clients, delivering "gold standard" client service.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with clients and audit partners to ensure smooth, timely reporting cycles.
• Financial Reporting & Accounting Oversight
• Reconciliation Oversight: Perform periodic oversight of cash and security reconciliations, as well as manual accounting entries, ensuring all reconciling items are resolved in a timely and appropriate manner.
• General Ledger Review: Conduct comprehensive periodic general ledger reviews to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Report Production Support: Oversee the assembly of periodic audit reconciliations of custody and accounting data to facilitate the production of high-quality fund financial statements and shareholder reports.
• Technical Compliance & Regulatory Alignment
• Regulatory Standards: Maintain and apply a thorough understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC rules and regulations relating to Registered Investment Companies.
• Financial Disclosures: Ensure compliance with applicable sections of mutual fund Registration Statements (SEC Form N-1A), specifically regarding financial statement presentation and Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance (MDFP).
• Tax Compliance: Understand and apply the applicable sections of Sub Chapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and tax-related financial statement disclosures.
• Project Management & Continuous Improvement
• Process Optimization: Proactively identify opportunities for continuous process improvement to mitigate operational risk, enhance controls, and improve efficiency.
• Project Leadership: Manage assigned projects, participate in department-wide initiatives, and contribute actively to internal committees.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, business-related area, or equivalent work experience.
• Professional Experience: 5–7 years of financial reporting and fund administration experience, specifically within the mutual fund industry or equivalent investment company environment.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of investment company financial reporting requirements, disclosures, and the interrelationship of financial statement schedules.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with a strong emphasis on advanced Excel capabilities.

Preferred / "A Plus"

• Advanced Credentials: MBA and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Platform Experience: Hands-on experience with the FIS AAIA fund accounting platform.
• Leadership: Prior experience in people management or leading project teams.

Key Competencies & Professional Attributes

• Leadership & Influence: Strong leadership skills with the ability to promote a positive working environment and influence others to embody Citi’s culture of excellence and integrity.
• Communication: Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with clients, auditors, and internal teams.
• Operational Excellence: Outstanding attention to detail, a strong sense of urgency for meeting strict regulatory deadlines, and robust organizational skills.
• Problem Solving: Ability to proactively balance competing deliverables, handle escalated issues timely and appropriately, and oversee projects effectively.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work outside of normal business hours when necessary, particularly during peak financial reporting cycles.

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Job Family Group

Operations - Transaction Services

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Job Family

Fund Accounting

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Time Type

Full time

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Primary Location

Boston Massachusetts United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range

$94,000.00 - $141,000.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs.

Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date

Aug 11, 2026

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Automated Processing and AI

We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.

Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.

Illinois residents – AI Notice and Right

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