Manager, Financial Administration
@ ProShares

Bethesda, MD
$120,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 1 day ago

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About ProShares

ProShares has been at the forefront of the ETF revolution since 2006. With over $75 billion in assets, ProShares is a leader in innovative ETF strategies including crypto-linked, dividend growth, interest rate hedged bond, and geared (leveraged and inverse) ETF investing.

Position Summary

The Manager, Financial Administration is responsible for managing financial processes for ETFs and Mutual Funds. This role oversees financial administration vendors, supports product development, drives problem-solving, and acts as an internal expert resource.

Essential Job Functions

  • Manage financial processes including reporting, expense management, tax reporting, and distributions.
  • Oversee financial vendors such as administrators, fund accountants, auditors, and tax accountants.
  • Support new product development and tax management initiatives.
  • Engage in daily problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Participate in risk management and the development of an effective internal control environment.
  • Serve as an internal expert for financial-related product issues.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree required with 3-5 years of experience in Mutual Fund, ETF, CPO, or comparable financial services roles. Financial reporting and auditing experience is desirable, and CPA is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Innovative thinking with a willingness to challenge the status quo.
  • Expertise in fund administration and operations.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team structure.

Early Career Goals

During the initial 90 days, demonstrate working knowledge of fund administration and fund accounting. By 180 days, serve as the primary contact for financial administration service providers, propose changes to current practices, and manage specific financial administration processes.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range is $95,000 - $150,000 USD, excluding discretionary bonus compensation. Benefits include competitive pay, paid time off, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), additional insurance options, 401(k) with matching, spending accounts, wellness programs, education assistance, a hybrid work schedule, and other corporate programs.

Key Skills/Competency

  • Financial Reporting
  • Expense Management
  • Tax Reporting
  • Vendor Oversight
  • Fund Administration
  • Product Development
  • Risk Management
  • Internal Controls
  • Analytical Skills
  • Problem Solving

How to Get Hired at ProShares

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize Resume: Tailor your experience to fund administration.
  • Highlight Analytical Skills: Emphasize reporting and problem solving.
  • Research ProShares Culture: Review their mission and financial focus.
  • Prepare for Interviews: Practice questions on process management and risk.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review financial reporting standards and audit procedures.
Practice fund accounting and expense workflow software.
Study tax management frameworks in financial products.
Understand vendor management systems and controls.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a past process improvement experience.
Explain handling of vendor disputes effectively.
Discuss how you manage cross-team challenges.
Detail a time you solved a complex problem.

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