Senior Vice President, Fund/Client Accounting Manager

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Direct multiple Fund Accounting teams responsible for conducting accounting services on behalf of a broad array of assigned clients including determining net asset values, calculating fund performance, allocating expenses, and preparing reports.
• Manage financial and human resources for the unit, ensuring assigned teams operate effectively to meet unit goals and objectives.
• Direct processes and allocation of resources in determining the net asset value (NAV) for assigned funds in multiple sectors for each measurement cycle.
• Manage relationships with a broad set of clients and resolve unique escalated issues related to fund calculations and accounting.
• Set priorities for processes that check for completeness and accuracy of disclosure in financial statements and provide guidance to teams to maintain accounting records in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Evaluate GAAP and/or IFRS rules to determine the impact of new regulations on BNY Mellon fund accounting practices and develop strategies for implementation.
• Implement and assist in setting guidelines, policies, and priorities for drafting financial reports for clients to review fund performance and communicate complex accounting intricacies.
• Recruit, direct, motivate, and develop staff to maximize individual contributions, professional growth, and effective teamwork.
• Oversee relationships with auditors and clients to ensure financial reports accurately depict fund performance.
• Manage multiple Fund/Client Accounting teams primarily through subordinate managers and contribute to the achievement of multiple teams’ objectives.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5-7 years of total work experience with at least 1-3 years in management preferred.
• Experience at a Big 4 accounting firm preferred.