Accounting Manager – Income & Yield Forecasting (PAY Group)
PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income with deep expertise across every sector of the bond market. We invest our clients’ capital across a range of fixed income and other 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.
Since 1971, PIMCO has been a trusted partner to clients around the world, delivering innovative investment solutions and insights. We are proud of our high-performance, inclusive culture, and we strive to embody our core values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility, and Excellence in everything we do.
We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead our Income and Yield Forecasting team within the PAY Group. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the development and delivery of accurate income and yield forecasts for a broad range of investment products, including mutual funds, ETFs, and institutional separate accounts.
You will lead a team of accounting professionals, fostering a culture of accuracy, innovation, and collaboration. Your expertise will be critical in enhancing forecasting methodologies, improving data quality, and ensuring alignment with investment and distribution strategies.
As an Accounting Manager, you will partner closely with Portfolio Managers, Product Strategists, and other senior leaders to provide insightful analysis and actionable recommendations. Your work will directly influence distribution planning and investment decisions, making this a high-visibility role within the organization.
You will also collaborate with technology teams to design and implement improvements to forecasting infrastructure Bloomberg and Aladdin.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the Income and Yield Forecasting team, fostering an environment of high performance and continuous improvement.
- Oversee the development and maintenance of forecasting models and tools, ensuring accuracy and alignment with accounting principles.
- Review and analyze income and yield forecasts, identifying variances and trends, and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
- Collaborate with portfolio management, product, and distribution teams to understand product positioning and economic outlook, integrating these insights into forecasts.
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement in forecasting processes, leveraging technology and data analytics to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Present complex financial information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences, including executive leadership and boards.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a management role within the financial services or asset management industry.
- Deep understanding of investment products, fixed income securities, and financial markets.
- Strong leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Experience with forecasting tools and systems, including Bloomberg and other data platforms.
PIMCO is committed to offering a comprehensive suite of benefits to support our employees and their families. We offer a competitive total compensation package, including base salary, performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package.