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Fund Accounting Supervisor

U.S. Bank · Milwaukee, WI · $86,360–$101,600 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you trained someone on an accounting process.

What they are checking: Ability to train staff, which the posting lists as a core supervisor duty.

Tell me about a time you moved from peer to supervisor or led people you used to work beside.

What they are checking: Ability to set expectations and earn respect in a new leadership role.

How do you give feedback for a performance review?

What they are checking: Fair, specific feedback practices that help staff grow.

What would you do

An accountant on your team is late for the third time this month. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Comfort addressing attendance and schedule issues in a deadline-driven team.

A client asks a question that touches several teams. How do you make sure it's answered on time?

What they are checking: Ownership of client inquiries until they are fully resolved.

Two of your accountants disagree about how to book an unusual transaction. What do you do?

What they are checking: Resolving technical disagreements with research and clear guidance.

About the work

How would you review your team's daily NAV work to catch errors before release?

What they are checking: Review methods that balance thoroughness and the hard daily deadline.

What causes a general ledger to fall out of balance, and how do you find it?

What they are checking: Hands-on troubleshooting skills the supervisor needs to support staff.

How would you help prepare monthly forecasts for your area?

What they are checking: Basic financial planning skills tied to budget and forecast duties in the posting.

What's one accounting control you would never let your team skip, and why?

What they are checking: Judgment about which controls protect the fund and the bank most.

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The full job description

As published by U.S. Bank.

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One. Job Description U.S. Bank Global Fund Services is seeking team members for the role of Fund Accounting Supervisor. In this role you will manage a group of accountants, accounting specialists, and/or support staff responsible for the accurate and timely processing of transactions, general ledger maintenance and reporting, and administration of accounting controls. As an Accounting Supervisor you will train, motivate, assign work, schedule work hours, check results, and assist with performance reviews for assigned staff. • Assists with the preparation of the annual budget, monthly forecasts, and monthly variance analyses. • Researches and resolves various accounting issues. • Ensures questions from both internal and external customers are researched and resolved in a timely manner. • Participates in department and company projects and may lead smaller projects. Key responsibilities include: • Working as part of a team responsible to maintain the general ledger and records of mutual funds of varying complexity and producing end of day net asset value calculation. • Preparing daily general ledger accounting, prime broker/bank cash reconciliations, advisor/portfolio management processing, corporate action application, expense accrual/payment postings, daily net asset value and mill rate determinations, portfolio pricing analysis/validations, timely internal/external information distributions, portfolio reconciliations, etc. • Partnering with various internal/external administrators, transfer agencies and prime brokers/custodian relationships collaborating on compliance, audit and financials, while ensuring all Fund Accounting functions are in compliance with SEC regulations and GAAP principles. Basic Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent work experience • Five or more years of experience in accounting or finance activities Preferred Skills/Experience • Advanced knowledge of accounting, reporting, and analysis • Ability to identify and resolve exceptions and to analyze data • Ability to manage multiple tasks • Proficient computer navigation skills using a variety of software packages including Microsoft Office applications particularly Excel This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week. If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants . Benefits: Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following: • Healthcare (medical, dental, vision) • Basic term and optional term life insurance • Short-term and long-term disability • Pregnancy disability and parental leave • 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan • Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure) • Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities • Adoption assistance • Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law Review our full benefits available by employment status here . U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law. E-Verify U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program . The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $86,360.00 - $101,600.00 U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures. Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies. Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.

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