Senior Director, Fund/Client Accounting Manager

at  BNY Mellon

Overview
At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. create solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere.
We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what #LifeAtBNY is all about.
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Director, Fund/Client Accounting Manager to join our Operations team. This role is located in Westborough, MA.

EMPLOYER DESCRIPTION:

For over 230 years, the people of BNY Mellon have been at the forefront of finance, expanding the financial markets while supporting investors throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments and safeguards nearly one-fifth of the world’s financial assets. BNY Mellon remains one of the safest, most trusted and admired companies. Every day our employees make their mark by helping clients better manage and service their financial assets around the world. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, clients count on the people of BNY Mellon across time zones and in 35 countries and more than 100 markets. It’s the collective ambition, innovative thinking and exceptionally focused client service paired with a commitment to doing what is right that continues to set us apart. Make your mark: bnymellon.com/careers.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS:

Leads the Fund Accounting function with responsibility for conducting accounting services on behalf of a broad array of BNY clients including determining net asset values, calculating fund performance, allocating expenses, and preparing reports.
Responsible for the financial and human resources for the function and developing functional strategy.
Sets guidelines for determining the net asset value (NAV) for funds in all BNY client sectors for each measurement cycle.
Promotes consistency across product areas.
Oversees relationship management for a broad set of key BNY clients.
Ensures customer service levels are meet client needs and resolves any client issues.
Participates in sales efforts including RFP and RFI preparation and related presentations.
Participates in industry committees and stays abreast of industry matters affecting fund accounting. Sets accounting standards for the function in accordance with industry best practices.
Resolves the most complex escalated issues from team members.
Oversees analysis of GAAP and/or IFRS rules to determine impact of new regulations on BNY fund accounting practices relating to multiple client sectors.
Develops policies to best ensure compliance with new regulations.
Sets strategies, guidelines, policies, and priorities for the drafting of financial reports for a broad set of clients to review fund performance.
Communicates reports and highly complex accounting intricacies to clients.
Recruits, directs, motivates and develops staff, maximizing their individual contribution, their professional growth and their ability to function effectively with their colleagues as a team.
Oversees relationships with senior-level auditors and large and complex clients to ensure financial reporting meets their expectations and accurately depicts fund performance.
Manages the Fund/Client Accounting function through group managers.
Contributes to the achievement of Fund/Client Accounting 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 is required.
10-15 years of total work experience and at least 5-7 years in management preferred.
Big 4 accounting firm experience preferred.
At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards:
America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024
World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024
Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024
Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN – 100% score, 2023-2024
“Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2024
Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024
Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023