Vice President, Fund Treasury
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PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income with deep expertise across public and private markets. We invest our clients' capital across a range of fixed income and credit opportunities, leveraging our decades of experience navigating complex debt markets. Our flexible capital base and deep relationships with issuers have helped us become one of the world's largest providers of traditional and nontraditional solutions for companies that need financing and investors who seek strong risk-adjusted returns.

Since 1971, our people have shaped our organization through a high-performance inclusive culture, in which we celebrate diverse thinking. We invest in our people and strive to imprint our CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility and Excellence. We believe each of us is here to help others succeed and this has led to PIMCO being recognized as an innovator, industry thought leader and trusted advisor to our clients.

Role Summary

The PIMCO Funds Treasurer's Office ( FTO ) provides financial oversight services for the PIMCO Funds Business Group (FGB), which is responsible for operating our public and private fund complexes globally across 350+ unique portfolios. FTO provides financial leadership, governance, and structure to the FBG, and is accountable for oversight of the Funds' accounting and financial reporting policies and practices, design and effectiveness of SOX/internal controls over financial reporting, integrity of financial reporting and compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, management of the Audit Committee and Audit Chair relationship, management of certain aspects of the Funds' independent auditor engagement, and management of fund expenses.

As a Fund Treasury Manager, you will primarily focus on accounting policies and internal controls over financial reporting and assist in management reporting and oversight that coordinate and oversee PIMCO's 1940 Act open-end and closed-end funds, offshore funds, and private partnerships. Furthermore, you will assist with special projects that provide a broad array of exposure to our global fund administration business. Additionally, you will work with team members to document, oversee, and execute processes related to the management, oversight, and production of the annual and semiannual financial reports and related audits conducted in accordance with local GAAP, regulatory filings, and liaise with Fund Accounting, and other internal and external groups for the ongoing management of the funds.

Location

New York, NY, Austin, TX, or Newport Beach, CA

About You

If the following qualities resonate with you, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. At PIMCO, we offer a dynamic work environment where you will have the chance to make a meaningful impact:

• Exceptional Organizational Skills and Resourcefulness: You excel in managing multiple projects with your outstanding organizational and project management abilities. Your critical thinking skills enable you to solve complex problems creatively and resourcefully. Self-motivated, you are committed to excellence, demonstrating attention to detail, and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Adaptability and Collaboration: You thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments, adept at navigating shifting priorities and ambiguity. Collaboration is key to your approach, as you build positive relationships and work effectively across diverse teams. Your emotional intelligence, adaptability, and resilience equip you to manage unstructured processes and demanding responsibilities successfully.
• Integrity and Continuous Learning: Your actions reflect high ethical standards, integrity, and sound judgment, earning you credibility and trust. An intellectually curious individual, you are dedicated to professional development and staying abreast of industry trends. You contribute positively to the work environment and organizational culture, aligning with PIMCO's core values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility, and Excellence.

Responsibilities

The key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee and manage a risk-focused oversight model covering all operational aspects of the Funds, including SOX disclosure controls and financial reporting integrity.
• Facilitate audit processes, coordinating with service providers, external auditors, and preparing Audit Committee documentation.
• Implement and maintain accounting policies, assess new securities and complex deals, and collaborate with the financial reporting team for the review of financial statements and regulatory submissions, ensuring fund prospectus accuracy.
• Oversee and manage fund expenses, interpret fund governing documents, conduct fee assessments, and manage the overall funds' expense ratio.
• Engage in and spearhead fund-related projects and activities.
• Coordinate and prepare quarterly Board Reporting materials and appropriate Management Reporting.
• Build and sustain essential relationships internally (with legal, compliance, product management, etc.) and with external service providers.
• Oversee the Sarbanes-Oxley oversight program for the funds including risk evaluation, and scope definition.
• Engage with functional leaders and the vendor oversight team in the acquisition and examination of third-party SSAE 18 (SOC) reports.
• Enhance the SOX program's efficiency and effectiveness through strategic improvements, automation, and optimization.
• Coordinate with Enterprise Risk Management in maintaining comprehensive repository of controls and processes, and set up a monitoring and review system to minimize risk and ensure SOX adherence.
• Perform periodic control testing, including procedural walkthroughs, testing, identifying and addressing deficiencies.
• Analyze issues and errors and partner with teams to evaluate and test corrective action plans.
• Generate and maintain SOX-related documentation, such as narratives, flowcharts, and control descriptions, and evaluate the SOX implications of new initiatives or changes, like system updates or new accounting standards.
• Assist in designing, documenting, and testing internal controls over financial reporting to align with COSO standards and fully cover the SOX Program.
• Prepare and present findings and compliance reports related to SOX at Audit Committee meetings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree required.
• BA/BS degree in Finance or Accounting required. An MBA, CPA, or CFA is a plus.
• 8-15 years of financial reporting or Big 4 audit experience (or a national public accounting firm) focused on the investment management industry.
• 5+ years relevant work experience in SOX compliance, internal or external audit.
• A strong understanding of mutual fund accounting, operations, and reporting. Experience with ETFs, closed-end funds, and/or alternative funds is desirable.
• Ability to implement, interpret, and analyze US GAAP guidance and financial reporting requirements.
• Strong knowledge of various asset types (e.g., fixed income and equities, including derivatives).
• Strong understanding of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the 2013 COSO framework and SEC guidance for management's assessment of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Experience with internal controls including process control design, preparation of flowcharts and control matrices, documentation and testing of controls, and identification and reporting of control gaps required.

PIMCO follows a total compensation approach when rewarding employees which includes a base salary and a discretionary bonus. Base salary is the fixed component of compensation that is determined by core job responsibilities, relevant experience, internal level, and market factors. The discretionary bonus is used to award performance and therefore is determined by company, business, team, and individual performance.

Salary Range: $ 105,000.00 - $ 195,000.00

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement

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