Vice President, Fund/Client Accounting Manager I

at  BNY Mellon

Overview
Vice President, Fund / Client Accounting Manager I
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. Every day around the globe, our 50,000+ employees bring the power of their perspective to the table to 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 Vice President, Fund / Client Accounting Manager I to join our Private Equity, Ireland team. This role is located in Dublin, Ireland and will be working in a hybrid capacity. (4 days a week in the office).

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:

Manages a small team of Accountants responsible for conducting accounting services on behalf of assigned clients including determining net asset values, calculating fund performance, allocating expenses, and preparing reports.
Resolves escalated issues from team members. Manages the performance of assigned staff and sets team priorities.
Manages team in determining the net asset value (NAV) for assigned funds for each measurement cycle.
Manages relationships with assigned clients and ensures all questions are answered and issues with fund calculations and accounting are resolved.
Manages processes for checking for the completeness and accuracy of disclosure in financial statements. Provides oversight of team to ensure that accounting records are maintained in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Resolves escalated issues from team members.
Evaluates GAAP and/or IFRS rules to determine impact of new regulations on BNY fund accounting practices.
Manages the drafting of financial reports for clients to review fund performance. Communicates reports and 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.
Experience with Private Equity Funds and/or Investran accounting system preferred

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.
People management experience 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