Wellington Management

Accountant, Global Accounting

Wellington Management$80K — $150K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or previous accounting experience required
  • 0-3 years of relevant experience, ideally in an accounting role
  • Demonstrated analytical and technical aptitude with attention to detail
  • Strong proficiency in Excel and systems; Workday experience is a plus
  • Capacity to succeed in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
  • Motivated, enthusiastic, and proactive attitude valued

Responsibilities

  • Prepare journal entries and reconcile accounts for legal entities
  • Analyze monthly financial results and report findings to management
  • Prepare and compile financial statements
  • Conduct filings and surveys for regulatory compliance on time
  • Support external audits by providing necessary documentation and replies
  • Identify and help implement operational improvements and efficiencies
  • Perform ad-hoc analysis and generate reports as needed

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package covering health, dental, and vision
  • Retirement plan with various savings options
  • Flexible work environment with remote work options one day a week
  • Tuition and CFA reimbursement for continued education
  • Employee assistance programs to support mental and emotional well-being
  • Generous paid time off policy including holidays and sick leave
  • Additional perks such as adoption assistance and backup childcare services
Full Job Description

Overview

The Accountant position will be a key member of the Global Accounting team within Wellington’s Finance department. This individual is responsible for accounting duties related to the monthly close for Wellington’s legal entities, as well as internal and external financial reporting requirements and financial analysis. The ideal candidate will be willing to learn quickly to make an impact and take on increasing responsibilities within the group.

Responsibilities

  • Journal entry preparation and account reconciliation for Wellington’s legal entities
  • Analysis of monthly financial results and related reporting to management
  • Preparation of financial statements
  • Preparation of filings and surveys for regulatory agencies with adherence to strict deadlines
  • External audit support including audit work papers and responding to auditor inquiries
  • Identifying and assisting with implementation of operational efficiencies and improvements to processes
  • Ad-hoc analysis and reporting

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or previous experience in an accounting setting required
  • 0-3 years’ experience, preferably in accounting role
  • Analytical and technical aptitude with strong attention to detail
  • Strong Excel and system skills preferred, Workday experience a plus
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines
  • Strong communication skills, interacting and collaborating with cross functional teams
  • Motivation, enthusiasm and initiative are highly valued attributes of Wellington finance professionals

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications?  That’s ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.

At Wellington Management, our approach to compensation is designed to help us attract, inspire and retain the best talent in our industry. We strive to pay employees fairly and competitively across all levels and roles. Our approach to compensation considers all aspects of total compensation; all employees are eligible to receive salary, variable compensation, and benefits. The base salary range for this position is:

USD 80,000 - 150,000

This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; role; skills and experience; certifications; and education. This range is an estimate, and further details on salary and total compensation aspects will be shared with candidates during the recruitment process. 

Base salary is only one component of Wellington’s total compensation approach. Other rewards may include a discretionary Corporate Bonus and/ or Incentives, if eligible. In addition, we offer a comprehensive and high value benefit package to meet the unique needs of our employees and their families, and we are committed to fostering a flexible work environment that enables employees to thrive personally and professionally.  Examples of our benefits include retirement plan, health and wellbeing, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage, health savings account, flexible spending accounts and commuter program, employee assistance program, life and disability insurance, adoption assistance, back-up childcare, tuition/CFA reimbursement and paid time off (leave of absence, paid holidays, volunteer, sick and vacation time)

We believe that in person interactions inspire and energize our community and are essential to our culture. In support of this commitment, our employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week. We believe that this approach ultimately supports our mission to deliver investment excellence to our clients and their beneficiaries over the long term.

About Wellington Management

Wellington Management is a global investment management firm that provides services to institutional clients, including pension funds, endowments, and foundations. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Wellington Management offers a range of investment strategies, including equity, fixed income, and alternative investments. The company has offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, and manages over $1 trillion in assets. Wellington Management is known for its research-driven approach to investing and its commitment to responsible investing.
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