Senior Associate, Financial Reporting

At Barings, we are as invested in our associates as we are in our clients. We recognize those who work diligently for us and reward them for personal and professional integrity, communication skills, distinct competencies and expertise in specific strategies, ability to collaborate as a team member and true dedication to the interests of our clients.
We thank you for your interest in joining the Barings team, and invite you to explore our current employment opportunities.
Title: Senior Associate, Financial Reporting
Business Unit: Client, Finance and Operations
Location: Charlotte, NC
Barings is a leading global financial services firm dedicated to meeting the evolving investment and capital needs of our clients and customers. Through active asset management and direct origination, we provide innovative solutions and access to differentiated opportunities across public and private capital markets. A subsidiary of MassMutual, Barings maintains a strong global presence with business and investment professionals located across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
Job Summary
Corporate Accounting is seeking an Associate / Senior Associate. This position will support monthly, quarterly, and annual Financial Reporting needs. The position will reside in our corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC.
Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare timely and accurate balance sheet and income statement reconciliations and flux analyses
• Prepare/reconcile monthly incentive compensation roll forwards for Consolidated Barings
• Coordinate with global accounting teams to prepare quarterly investment templates for parent company
• Assist in monthly reporting of US operations and results
• Assist in the preparation of various monthly and quarterly presentations
• Utilize disclosure management tool to prepare financials and presentations
• Assist in the preparation of external audited financials for consolidated Barings and other Barings subsidiaries (as assigned), which includes preparation of face financial statements and accompanying footnotes
• Maintain auditable documentation of prepared financial statements for audit
• Interact with external auditors during interim and year end
• Partner with FP&A for incentive compensation forecasting and business unit reporting needs
• Respond timely to general filing and financial information requests from parent company
• Assist in ad-hoc projects, as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required, Masters in Accounting is preferred
• CPA with public accounting experience is preferred
• 0-4 years of relevant accounting experience
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP accounting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, with emphasis on Excel
• Experience with Workday a plus
• Experience with Workiva a plus
• Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workload
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills used for the collection and communication of information
• Self-motivated; able to work independently and communicate effectively across company locations and organizational lines
• Be open to change, and when required, embrace change
• Demonstrated success in implementing accounting and financial review process improvements

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Barings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; Minority/Female/Age/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply.
Barings offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
CORE BENEFITS & WELLNESS

• Medical (including Virtual Care), Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Fitness Center Reimbursement Program (Including Online Memberships)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits

FINANCIAL WELL-BEING

• 401(k) Plan w/Company Match
• Pension Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health Care & Dependent Care
• Retirement Health Reimbursement Account

LIFE INSURANCE

• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Spouse and Child Life Insurance

TIME OFF, DISABILITY AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE

• Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Annual Holidays
• Paid Leave of Absences (Maternity Leave, Parental Leave, Caregiver Leave, Bereavement Time)
• Short and Long Term Disability Plans
• Paid Volunteer Time

OTHER BENEFITS

• Education Assistance Program
• Charitable Matching Gifts Program
• Commuter Reimbursement Program
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement Program