Director, Fund/Client Accounting Manager

About the position

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 Fund/Client Accounting - M4 to join our Fund Accounting team. This role location is not specified – ONSITE/HYBRID/REMOTE. In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

Responsibilities

• Direct a Fund Accounting area consisting of multiple 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.
• Execute business plans and contribute to the development of functional strategy, setting guidelines for determining net asset value (NAV) for funds across various sectors and promoting consistency across product areas.
• Oversee relationship management for a broad set of clients, ensuring customer service levels meet client needs, resolving client issues, and participating in sales efforts including RFP and RFI preparation and presentations.
• Provide oversight and guidance in setting processes that check for completeness and accuracy of disclosure in financial statements and resolve complex escalated issues from team members.
• Lead analysis of GAAP and/or IFRS rules to determine the impact of new regulations on BNY Mellon fund accounting practices, develop policies to ensure compliance, and set guidelines and priorities for drafting financial reports for clients.
• Communicate reports and highly complex accounting intricacies to clients and oversee relationships with senior-level auditors and clients to ensure financial reporting meets expectations and accurately depicts fund performance.
• Recruit, direct, motivate, and develop staff to maximize their individual contributions, professional growth, and team effectiveness.
• Manage multiple Fund/Client Accounting teams working for a broad array of clients, primarily through subordinate managers, contributing to the achievement of multiple team objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• 7-10 years of total work experience with at least 3-5 years in management preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Big 4 accounting firm experience preferred.

Benefits

• BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.