Senior Specialist, Financial Administration

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Bethesda, MD, USA
In-Office
90K-110K Annually
Senior level
Other
The Role
Support and manage fund financial administration including reporting, expense management, distributions, and tax. Oversee external fund vendors, collaborate on product launches, improve processes and internal controls, provide subject-matter expertise, and ensure regulatory and policy compliance for ETFs and mutual funds.
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Work on products that matter.

ProShares, a leading sponsor of exchange traded funds, manages one of the industry’s most innovative and diverse set of ETFs, mutual funds and commodity pools. Our products use sophisticated investment strategies to invest across all major asset classes, including, crypto, commodities, and derivatives, and are traded on listing exchanges around the world.  This is not a passive environment: decisions here affect investor outcomes and public markets.


About Us: 

ProShares now offers one of the largest lineups of ETFs, with over $100 billion in assets. The company is a leader in strategies such as crypto-linked, dividend growth, interest rate hedged bond and geared (leveraged and inverse) ETF investing. ProShares continues to innovate with products that provide strategic and tactical opportunities for investors to manage risk and enhance returns.


Position Summary:

We’re seeking a Financial Administration Professional who combines strong analytical skills with a passion for operational excellence. This role is a vital support and coordination function—ensuring the smooth financial administration of our ETFs and mutual funds. As the bridge between internal teams and external service providers, you’ll manage key processes, guide vendors, solve problems, and contribute to the continued innovation that defines ProShares. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, thrives on precision, and takes pride in being a reliable, trusted financial resource.


Essential Job Functions[1]:

  • Manage and support core financial processes across ProShares’ funds, including financial reporting, expense management, distributions, and tax reporting.
  • Oversee of the funds’ financial vendors, including administrators, fund accountants, auditors, tax accountants, etc.—ensuring alignment, timeliness, and accuracy.
  • Collaborate with internal teams on product launches, fund enhancements, and other initiatives requiring financial expertise.
  • Engage in problem-solving and process improvement, helping refine procedures and strengthen internal controls.
  • Provide subject-matter expertise on financial and operational aspects of fund administration.
  • Contribute to risk management efforts by ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree required; CPA desirable
  • 3+ years’ experience in related financial services roles; SEC experience helpful
  • Solid grounding in fund accounting, financial reporting, or auditing
  • Proven ability to collaborate across teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Analytical mindset with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach
  • Exceptional attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Innovative thinking and the ability to challenge the status quo.
  • Knowledge and expertise in fund administration/operations.
  • Ability to work independently within a team structure.

Early Career Goals:

First 90 Days:

Gain a deep understanding of ProShares’ fund administration and fund accounting ecosystem, building strong relationships with internal and external partners.

First 180 Days:

Become a primary point of contact for financial administration service providers, manage select processes, and contribute recommendations that enhance efficiency and control.

The compensation for this position includes salary and incentive pay. The annual base salary range for this role is $90,000-$110,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation. Total compensation may vary based on experience, role, location, department, and individual performance.


Our Benefits:

  • Competitive pay and discretionary bonus
  • Paid time off
  • Health care benefits (medical, dental & vision)
  • Additional insurance includes basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, disability and legal benefit
  • 401(k) retirement plan with matching contribution
  • Spending Accounts (Health Care, Dependent Care, and Transportation)
  • Wellness Programs (fitness reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program)
  • Education assistance
  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Additional Programs include peer recognition, corporate matching gift

[1] These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


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EOE STATEMENT

ProShare Advisors LLC and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital or family status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, mental condition, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  


Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • CPA
  • 3+ years experience in financial services or related roles
  • Experience with fund accounting, financial reporting, or auditing
  • SEC experience
  • Experience overseeing fund administrators, fund accountants, auditors, and tax accountants
  • Subject-matter expertise in fund administration/operations
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills
  • Ability to collaborate across teams and manage multiple projects
  • Ability to work independently within a team structure
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The Company
HQ: Bethesda, MD
136 Employees
Year Founded: 1999

What We Do

ProShares has been at the forefront of the ETF revolution since 2006. With one of the nation’s largest lineups of ETFs, the company provides innovative strategic and tactical ETFs designed to manage risk and enhance returns. This LinkedIn page is an enterprise-wide page that applies to ProShare Advisors LLC (“PSA”), ProFund Advisors LLC (“PFA”), ProShare Capital Management LLC (“PCM”), and ProFund Distributors Inc. (“PDI”). To obtain a prospectus, or for more information about the performance and risks of ProShares ETFs, please visit ProShares.com. ProShares and SEI Investments Distribution Co. do not sponsor the opinions or information presented, unless otherwise indicated, nor do they assume liability for any loss that may result from relying on these opinions or information. The material is not intended as an offer or solicitation for purchase or sale of any security, nor is it individual or personalized investment advice. For important information please visit: http://www.proshares.com/terms_and_conditions_of_use.html#social

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