Principal Accountant
Principal Accountant
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$ 116000 - 136800
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Job Description
At Franklin Templeton were advancing our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic firm spans asset management wealth management and fintech offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Our talented teams working around the globe bring expertise thats both broad and unique. From our welcoming inclusive and flexible culture to our global and diverse business we provide opportunities to help you reach your potential while helping our clients reach theirs.
Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!
What is the Americas Accounting group responsible for
The Americas Accounting group is responsible for assessing and managing regulatory reporting needs working with independent auditors to address legal entity requests and assembling legal entity independent audited financial statements. The team evaluates intangible and other investment assets for impairments assesses capital needs of legal entities and supports the legal entity businesses to manage their accounting and finance needs. The group reports to the Chief Accounting Officer.
What is the Principal Accountant responsible for
Prepare and/or review regulatory reporting filings
US - FINRA FOCUS reports Banking Call Reports in several jurisdictions Dept of Treasury TIC-B and various Dept of Commerce reports and US Census reports.
Canada OSC M4 and BCAR CIRO Form 1 OSFI OCFS ICAAP StatsCanada
Bahamas/Cayman SCB Central Bank of the Bahamas CIMA
Oversee and compile stand-alone audited financials and work with auditors to fulfil specific audit requests
Oversee and coordinate capital transactions with other finance teams (intercompany dividends and capital infusions to subsidiaries)
Provide business support internal reporting and analysis covering several key areas of the business including Investment Advisory Business Administration Broker/Dealer High Net Worth Wealth Management Transfer Agency and Internal Operations
Handle other unidentifiable finance requests required by the business
What are the ongoing responsibilities of a Principal Accountant
Ensure regulatory reporting is handled in a timely and accurate fashion
Respond to requests from auditors and examiners
Coordinate effectively with other team members and corporate teams
Continually increase understanding of the underlying business of legal entities and work with management teams to address business finance needs
Evaluate and improve processes to increase efficiency and accuracy add value to broader team efforts and align work with corporate initiatives
What ideal qualifications skills & experience would help someone to be successful
BA required; MA preferred
A minimum of 3 years of accounting experience preferred within the financial services/asset management space
CPA desirable
Sound understanding of US GAAP
Prior working knowledge of regulatory reporting
Strong analytical organizational and communication skills
Willingness to embrace new concepts and techniques
FINRA Series 99/27 desirable
Advanced Excel skills
Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewardsmonetary and non-monetary designed to supporttheir well-being and recognize their time talents and with base compensation employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus a401(k) plan with a generous match and recognition rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes a range of competitive healthcare optionsinsurance and disability benefits employee stock investment program learning resources career development programs reimbursement forcertain educationexpenses paid time off (vacation / holidays / sick / leave / parental & caregiving leave / bereavement / volunteering / floating holidays) and a motivational wellbeing program. We expect the base salary for this position to range between $116000 - $136800 depending on level of relevant experience plus discretionary bonus.
Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!
Our culture is shaped by the variety of perspectives and experiences brought by talent from around the world. Regardless of your interests lifestyle or background theres a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools resources and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life.
By joining us you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health saving for lifes adventures taking care of your family members or making a positive impact in your community we aim to have your needs covered. Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton.
Highlights of our benefits include:
Three weeks paid time off the first year
Medical dental and vision insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with 85% company match on your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions up to the IRS limits
Employee Stock Investment Program
Tuition Assistance Program
Purchase of company funds with no sales charge
Onsite fitness center and recreation center*
Onsite cafeteria*
*Only applicable at certain locations
Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton
We are committed to fostering a respectful safe and inclusive environment for all applicants and existing employees. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry age color disability genetic information gender gender identity or gender expression marital status medical condition military or veteran status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation and any other status protected by federal state or local law ordinance or regulation
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Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
