Senior Specialist, Fund Accounting

About the role

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Specialist to join our Hedge Fund Accounting Team. The position is located in Lake Mary, Florida.

Responsibilities

• Conduct accounting services on behalf of assigned clients and moderately complex funds including determining net asset values, calculating fund performance, allocating expenses, and preparing reports.
• Perform complex Fund/Client Accounting responsibilities in driving Service Improvement plans, targeting efficiencies, enhancing processes, and specialist review functions.
• Provide input into methodologies and review the work of more junior team members.
• Guide and review work related to cash and asset reconciliations for complex accounts or transactions, resolving reconciliation issues for atypical transactions.
• Draft and review reports for clients regarding the performance of complex funds.
• Regularly interact with clients to answer questions and resolve issues regarding fund reports and accounting processes.
• Assist in evaluating GAAP and/or IFRS rules to determine the impact of new regulations on BNY Mellon fund accounting practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5-7 years of total work experience preferred.
• Experience at a Big 4 accounting firm preferred.
• Ability to provide guidance to less experienced team members.
• May have people management responsibilities in some geographies.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of GAAP and IFRS.

Skills

• Financial modeling and analysis.
• Process improvement and optimization.
• Team leadership and mentoring.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Benefits

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Pay

BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The expected base salary for this position when employment commences can be found in the Job Info section at the bottom of the posting. Base salary offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is only part of the total rewards package, which may include eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award.

Benefits and Rewards

• 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.
• Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Schedule

If hired, the employee will be in an “at will” position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payments or compensation programs) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.