Accounting Manager - Fidelity TalentSource LLC

Job Description:

The Role

The Financial Governance team provides accounting, tax, treasury, and administrative fee oversight for Fidelity Charitable, the sponsor of a national donor-advised fund program. We lead the development of the annual financial statements for the Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund (CGF) and Pooled Income Fund (PIF), as well as management of the external audit process. Our team also conducts various elements of the tax compliance program, including preparation of the Form 990, and coordinates quarterly administrative fee calculations and assessments. In all of our areas of responsibility, we seek to add new value by identifying areas for internal control and operational improvement and serving as trusted advisors to various business partners.

We are seeking an Accounting Manager to be a critical contributor to the overall success of the team. This position will provide excellent opportunities to collaborate in a dynamic environment, support key financial processes and systems, and make a lasting difference in the philanthropic sector! This role will report to the Director of Financial Governance.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

• Bachelor s degree or Master's degree (or equivalent) with a concentration in Accounting or Finance
• 4+ years of proven experience. Public accounting experience is highly desirable.
• CPA professional certification (or progress toward the designation) is highly desirable.
• Strong technical accounting skills, including a solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and IRS requirements.

• Highly self-motivated, flexible, and quality-focused individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyze trends and leverage analytics to implement solutions and streamline business processes in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to explain financial concepts to non-experts and apply knowledge to a variety of circumstances and fact patterns.
• Proven aptitude with common tools in the accounting profession, including the Microsoft Office suite and general ledger applications. Limited knowledge of database structures and how information and data flow in a sophisticated environment is a plus.
• Willingness to take ownership of projects and work effectively both independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

Financial and Tax Reporting

• Compile, analyze, adjust and summarize accounting data to prepare financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and IRS compliance filings (ie. Form 990).
• Perform research and analysis to identify and support the resolution of accounting and control environment issues.
• Project management of annual audit process with both internal and external partners

Administrative Fee Billing

• Supervise the administrative fee billing process and perform quarterly reviews and validations.
• Serve as subject matter expert over the administrative fee billing tool, coordinate pricing exceptions, and perform detailed pricing analyses.

Treasury Oversight and Other Areas of Responsibility

• Coordinate multiple aspects of Treasury administration, including cash flow monitoring, liquidity management, and regular account reconciliations.
• Support improvements in execution and system enhancements that will increase efficiency and/or mitigate risk to the organization, including improving documentation of processes and procedures.
• Work collectively and diligently with key internal & external business partners.

The Team

The Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund ('the charity') is a public charity that sponsors the largest national donor-advised fund program. Since 1991, the charity has introduced tens of thousands of donors to the benefits \u2014 and increased charitable impact \u2014 of using a donor-advised fund to meet their philanthropic goals. The charity is governed by an independent Board of Trustees, which has hired Fidelity Charitable, a business unit of Fidelity Investments, as the service provider of the charity. These services include, but are not limited to, Program Development, Investment Management, Service Delivery, Marketing, Tax preparation, Technology, Compliance and Fundraising.

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Company Overview

Fidelity Investments is a privately held company with a mission to strengthen the financial well-being of our clients. We help people invest and plan for their future. We assist companies and non-profit organizations in delivering benefits to their employees. And we provide institutions and independent advisors with investment and technology solutions to help invest their own clients money.

Join Us

At Fidelity, you ll find endless opportunities to build a meaningful career that positively impacts peoples lives, including yours. You can take advantage of flexible benefits that support you through every stage of your career, empowering you to thrive at work and at home. Honored with a

, we have been recognized by our employees as a top 10 Best Place to Work in 2024. And you don t need a finance background to succeed at Fidelity\u2014we offer a range of opportunities for learning so you can build the career you ve always imagined.

blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Having the majority of our associates work onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most roles listed as Hybrid will require associates to work onsite all business days of every other week in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to roles listed as Remote or Onsite.

At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation,

, and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.

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Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.

Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation, contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to

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