Lucas Hunter
Galloway,Ohio
Summary
Achieved significant improvements in financial services operations by implementing process enhancements. Elevated client service standards through effective management of mutual fund accounting roles. Drove operational efficiency by fostering teamwork and collaboration across departments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Manager, Fund Accounting/AVP
Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC
04.2015 - Current
- Oversee the daily operations of an assigned fund accounting team. Assign, monitor, and review progress and accuracy of work; direct efforts and provide technical guidance on more complex issues. Review the net asset value calculations for assigned mutual funds and coordinate the distribution of data to all external parties. Monitor department controls and procedures.
- Motivate employees to perform at their best. Train and develop staff to maximize productivity, innovation, and teamwork. Follow performance management policies. Delegate and assign work based on skills, performance objectives, and development opportunities. Make sound hiring and promotion decisions.
- Develop and manage the fund accounting relationship with clients. Communicate with clients, custodians, auditors and various levels of management. Prepare and review periodic reporting for management and clients.
- Serve as the primary contact with external auditors. Prepare reports and fulfill requests from external auditors in connection with the funds’ annual audits.
Securities Processing Manager/AVP
Citi, Global Transaction Services
07.2012 - 04.2015
- Manage team of associates responsible for the accurate input of security master data in multiple accounting systems
- Create team policies and procedures for standardization of security master setups for fund accounting and middle office
- Create automated processes to reduce the risk associated with manual data entry
- Maintain accounting data integrity to be used by multiple internal departments (Tax, Admin, Fund Accounting, Etc)
- Guide associates in yearly goal creation and career development
Securities Processing Supervisor
Citi, Global Transaction Services
09.2009 - 07.2012
- Manage team of associates responsible for the accurate input of security master data in multiple accounting systems
- Create team policies and procedures for standardization of security master setups for fund accounting and middle office
- Create automated processes to reduce the risk associated with manual data entry
- Maintain accounting data integrity to be used by multiple internal departments (Tax, Admin, Fund Accounting, Etc)
- Guide associates in yearly goal creation and career development
Fund Accounting Supervisor
Citi, Global Transaction Services
05.2005 - 09.2009
- Supervise team of accountants to ensure accuracy of daily NAV production at a level of 99.9% or higher
- Coordinate SOC 1 audits with clients and independent accounting firms
Education
BS/BA - Finance
The Ohio State University
Skills
Assisted in creating complex Excel formulas and pivot tables to support data analysis tasks Helped team members utilize macros for efficient spreadsheet management Provided guidance on MS Office tools to enhance productivity
Assisted in managing fis/investrone and multifonds accounting systems Supported teams in maintaining accurate financial records Contributed to the organization of accounting processes
Demonstrated exceptional written and verbal communication abilities
Proficient in using data vendor services such as Bloomberg, ICE data services and QUODD
Timeline
Sr. Manager, Fund Accounting/AVP
Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC
04.2015 - Current
Securities Processing Manager/AVP
Citi, Global Transaction Services
07.2012 - 04.2015
Securities Processing Supervisor
Citi, Global Transaction Services
09.2009 - 07.2012
Fund Accounting Supervisor
Citi, Global Transaction Services
05.2005 - 09.2009
BS/BA - Finance
The Ohio State University