Fund Administrator

Saturna Capital is seeking a detail-oriented Fund Administrator with accounting experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to keep recurring reports and deadlines on track. In this role, you will prepare mutual fund reports and financial statements, verify and reconcile financial information, and coordinate contributions from multiple departments. You will manage reporting calendars, guide reports through review and approval, and support mutual fund audits.

Location: Bellingham, WA – on site

Hiring wage range: $31.99- $45.32 per hour

Primary duties include:

• Prepare and verify information for mutual fund regulatory reports, including Forms N-CSR, N-CSRS, N-PORT, 24F-2, N-CEN, and N-1A.
• Complete quarterly Portfolio Compliance Reports and compile and reconcile financial information for semiannual shareholder reports.
• Coordinate data requests, communicate deadlines, and follow up with departments to ensure information is complete and timely.
• Maintain reporting calendars and manage timelines for preparation, review, revisions, and approval.
• Verify report data, investigate discrepancies, document corrections, and maintain supporting records and approvals.
• Coordinate departmental review and sign-off, track comments, and confirm approved changes are incorporated.
• Assist with distribution estimates and mutual fund audits, including preparing schedules, gathering documentation, and responding to requests.
• Work independently to resolve problems, propose solutions, and communicate issues or potential delays to management.
• Partner with programmers to improve reporting processes in Neptune, test changes, and verify results.
• Provide backup to Fund Accounting, maintain process instructions and checklists in Confluence, and support cross-training.
• Prepare quarterly summaries of Fund Administration accomplishments for the COO and assist with other projects as assigned.

Our Employee Benefits package includes:

• 100% company-paid medical premium for employees; High-deductible plan offers full family coverage at no cost to employee 
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution, Employee Assistance Program, regular Wellness activities 
• Supplemental insurance such as Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life, Critical Illness 
• 401k with generous match 
• Profit sharing and annual performance bonuses 
• 11 personal and 10 vacation paid days off after first year of service 
• 10 paid holidays (per NYSE holiday schedule) 
• Paid Parental and Bereavement leaves 
• Up to $2,000 per month in childcare/tuition assistance  
• Adult continuing education and professional development assistance 
• Home-buyer assistance program 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and professional work experience.
• Prior accounting experience, including reconciliations, financial reporting, financial analysis, audit support, or similar responsibilities.
• Experience independently managing recurring deadlines and coordinating information or deliverables with others.
• Experience managing project timelines, reporting calendars, or other work involving multiple contributors preferred.
• Prior fund accounting or fund administration experience is not required. Training in fund-specific requirements, systems, and procedures will be provided.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required FINRA SIE, Series 7, and Series 63 licenses within 12 months.

Saturna Capital Corporation, established in 1989 in Bellingham, Washington, USA, is an independent, employee-owned investment advisor based in Bellingham, Washington, managing approximately $9 billion in assets for clients under management, providing investment advisory services to mutual funds, institutions, businesses, individuals, and endowments. Saturna Capital is adviser to the Amana Mutual Funds Trust, the oldest and largest family of funds in the US that follow principles of Islamic finance. Saturna Capital is also adviser to the US-based Saturna Funds. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-free Workplace.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We use E-Verify.

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