Senior Specialist, Fund/Client Accounting

About the role

Join us and be part of something extraordinary. We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Specialist, Fund/Client Accounting, to join our Integrated Middle Office Solutions team. This role is located in New York, NY.

Responsibilities

• Conduct accounting services for assigned clients and moderately complex funds, including determining net asset values (NAV), calculating fund performance, allocating expenses, and preparing reports.
• Drive service improvement plans by targeting efficiencies, enhancing processes, and performing specialist review functions; provide input into methodologies and check the work of junior team members.
• Provide guidance and review work related to cash and asset reconciliations for complex or atypical transactions; resolve reconciliation issues and oversee junior staff outputs.
• Draft client reports on the performance of complex funds and regularly interact with clients to answer questions and resolve issues related to fund reports and accounting processes; assist in evaluating GAAP and/or IFRS rules to determine regulatory impact on fund accounting practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5–7 years of total work experience in fund/client accounting preferred, including experience with NAV calculations, performance reporting, and reconciliations.
• Experience evaluating GAAP and/or IFRS and applying new regulatory guidance to fund accounting practices; Big 4 accounting firm experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with clients, resolve complex accounting/reporting issues, and review/quality-check the work of junior team members.

Qualifications

• No direct reports; provides guidance to less experienced team members and may have people management responsibilities in some geographies.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant software.

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.

Pay

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.

Schedule

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide. Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.