Expense Reporting Financial Analyst

Guggenheim is seeking a motivated, analytical, and detail-oriented individual to join the Finance Expense Reporting Team, reporting to the Disbursements and Expense Reporting Manager. This position is responsible for preparing expense schedules and analysis for the financial close process or other reporting requirements, assisting with expense forecast and planning, and performing other responsibilities as assigned.   

The ideal candidate will be located in the Lawrence, KS market or within a commutable distance to this location and open to the possibility of being office based in or around this area in the future. 

• Prepare operating expense schedules for financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Conduct expense variance analysis and provide explanations of expense drivers
• Review and ensure proper coding of operating expenses across reporting attributes (e.g., cost centers, spend categories)
• Assist in the development of operating expense budgets and forecasts
• Prepare financial models and data information requests in support of annual contract renewals
• Prepare schedules (e.g., 12b1, SubTA) in support of quarterly mutual fund board meetings
• Assist with financial analysis related to distribution agreements
• Implement changes as a result of new or amended terms related to distribution agreements
• Compile expense data for annual benchmark surveys
• Identify business processes / workflow enhancements to constantly improve the Workday Procurement, Suppliers, Expense, and Adaptive Planning modules experience
• Assist with design and development of Workday reports and processes to effectively deliver information to Management and Business Leads

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong organization, time management, and oral/written communication skills
• Ability to take initiative and critically analyze processes and procedures and push for continuous improvement
• Ability to function well in a high growth environment/rapidly changing organization

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Financial services or asset management industry experience is a plus
• Strong attention to detail, commitment to quality, and problem-solving skills
• Analytical reasoning skills and experience with financial analysis
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and eager to learn, collaborate, and work in fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Excel
• Experience with Workday or other ERP systems is a plus

Annual base salary between $95,000 and $100,000.

• The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated based salary range for this position. Actual base salaries may vary depending on factors such as location and experience. The range listed reflects base salary only, and the total compensation package may include other components such as incentive compensation.

Guggenheim Partners is a diversified financial services firm that delivers value to its clients through two primary businesses: Guggenheim Investments, a premier global asset manager and investment advisor, and Guggenheim Securities, a leading investment banking and capital markets business. Guggenheim’s professionals are based in offices around the world, and our commitment is to deliver long-term results with excellence and integrity while advancing the strategic interests of our clients.
Guggenheim is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Learn more at GuggenheimPartners.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @GuggenheimPtnrs.

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