Position Overview

We are seeking an individual to join the Fund Administration team at GMO. The candidate should have at least 2 years of relevant fund reporting experience, whether achieved through previous experience at a public accounting firm, investment management company or fund accounting or fund administration service provider. The individual will work closely with others in the team on our U.S. and non-U.S. based pooled products. The candidate will gain knowledge on our complex product types (including fixed income, domestic and international equities, asset allocation and derivatives).

Primary Responsibilities:
• As applicable, review annual and semiannual financial statements, and monthly/quarterly schedule of portfolio holdings for SEC registered funds, hedge funds (onshore and offshore), Australian domiciled funds and Irish domiciled funds
• Work closely with the lead public and private fund financial reporting managers to assist in carrying-out tasks
• Work with internal groups (e.g., Operations, Legal, etc.) on financial statement disclosures
• Interface with the funds' auditors to resolve issues including accounting positions taken
• Assist with auditor confirmation process for each funds' annual audit cycles
• Assist with research and documentation of accounting and/or disclosure matters
• Assist with research and implement new accounting and reporting rules as applicable
• Work with fund accountants and custodians to instruct accounting entries
• Work with fund administrators to ensure funds' accounting positions and policies are properly executed and presented in the accounting records and financial statements
• Assist with the review of various disclosure documents including prospectuses, SAIs, PPMs, offering documents, etc.

In addition to the above responsibilities, position may also:
• Assist with regulatory reporting (specifically Form PF, CFTC, CPO-PQR, Shareholder Disclosure Reporting and/or AIFMD)
• Assist with treasure functions for the pooled products which could include expense processing, budgeting, and management fee calcuulations

Required Skill Set:
• College degree with at least 2+ years relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Irish and/or Australian fund experience a plus
• Team player
• Ability to solve complex issues
• Must be detail-oriented
• Use of professional skepticism when appropriate
• Experience with various fund structures such as: registered investment companies,

multi-class, offshore funds, and master-feeder arrangements
• Very strong organizational skills
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously while working under time constraints
• Proactive and motivated, able to spot needs and willing to step in and help
• Proficient in Excel and Word
• Excellent communication skills

$75,000 - $90,000 a year

This salary range is estimated for this role and actual pay may be different based on a candidate's qualifications and/or years of experience. In addition, this position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus award, which award may be determined by individual, team, department and firm performance, and is subject to the terms of GMO's compensation plan. This position is also benefits eligible. GMO's comprehensive benefits program includes medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, a 401(k)/profit-sharing retirement plan, open paid time off, leaves of absences, dependent care resources, tuition reimbursement, charitable gifts matching, flexible spending accounts, and commuter benefits.

GMO is currently operating in a hybrid work model with the current expectation that the Fund Administration Specialist will be in the office a minimum of 2 days per week (with those days being Tuesdays and Thursdays) and the balance of the week working either in the office or remotely (to be discussed with the candidate).

GMO will not offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity.