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Title: Senior Associate, Financial Reporting

Business Unit: Corporate Accounting

Location: Charlotte, NC

Barings is a leading global financial services firm dedicated to meeting the evolving investment and capital needs of our clients and customers. Through active asset management and direct origination, we provide innovative solutions and access to differentiated opportunities across public and private capital markets. A subsidiary of MassMutual, Barings maintains a strong global presence with business and investment professionals located across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Job Summary

Barings LLC is the investment advisor to three closed-end investment companies that are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (“BGH”), Barings Corporate Investors (“MCI”) and Barings Participation Investors (“MPV”) must file quarterly and annual reports with the SEC as well as annual proxy statements. All three funds are publicly traded on the NYSE under the tickers BGH, MCI and MPV, respectively. The financial reporting team that supports Barings’ closed-end funds is the liaison with our third party fund administrator for general ledger accounting and reporting, responsible for all SEC filings, board of director meetings support, investor relations support and other ad hoc information to support the funds’ Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) and Principal Accounting Officer (“PAO”).

This position is responsible for supporting the timely and accurate reporting of Barings’ closed-end funds with the SEC. Position will require an analytical person who can process and prepare information for the inclusion in publicly filed documents with the SEC, board of director meetings and investor presentations. The position will reside in our corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC, reporting to the Sr. Director of Public Closed-End Fund Reporting.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate the monthly close process which includes validating trial balances and month-end close schedules from the custodial administrator
• Assist in the preparation of the financial reporting requirements and proxy filings by preparing supporting schedules and related analysis
• Prepare relevant footnote disclosures to support the quarterly and annual SEC filings
• Ensure the accurate compilation and reporting of financial data in accordance with US GAAP and SEC reporting guidance
• Monitor fund transactions and reconcile and resolve differences with the custodial administrator
• Manage external credit facility, including coordination of pledge assets
• Find ways to enhance reporting received from the custodial administrator
• Work with external auditors during quarterly reviews, annual audits and interim test work. Assist in managing external auditors' requests and schedules in order to complete quarterly reviews and annual audits in accordance with reporting deadlines, Board of Director meetings, Audit Committee meetings, etc.
• Ad hoc support and analysis for portfolio management team, CFO and PAO

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• CPA with public accounting experience preferred
• 5+ years of accounting experience, or equivalent direct/relevant experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, with emphasis on Excel
• Experience with Workiva a plus
• Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workload
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills used for the collection and communication of information
• Self-motivated; able to work independently and communicate effectively across company locations and organizational lines

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Barings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; Minority/Female/Age/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply.

Barings offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

CORE BENEFITS & WELLNESS

• Medical (including Virtual Care), Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Fitness Center Reimbursement Program (Including Online Memberships)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits

FINANCIAL WELL-BEING

• 401(k) Plan w/Company Match
• Pension Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health Care & Dependent Care
• Retirement Health Reimbursement Account

LIFE INSURANCE

• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Spouse and Child Life Insurance

TIME OFF, DISABILITY AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE

• Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Annual Holidays
• Paid Leave of Absences (Maternity Leave, Parental Leave, Caregiver Leave, Bereavement Time)
• Short and Long Term Disability Plans
• Paid Volunteer Time

OTHER BENEFITS

• Education Assistance Program
• Charitable Matching Gifts Program
• Commuter Reimbursement Program
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement Program