Senior Specialist, Fund/Client Accounting Manager
About the role
The Senior Specialist, Fund/Client Accounting Manager role is located in Los Angeles, CA. This role involves leading and managing a team of accounting professionals, overseeing financial statement preparation and review, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and driving process improvements and efficiency initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of accounting professionals, ensuring high-quality fund and client accounting service delivery.
- Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and develop solutions aligned with BNY’s strategic goals.
- Drive process improvements and efficiency initiatives within the accounting function, leveraging technology and best practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional accounting designation (e.g., CPA, CMA) preferred.
- 4–7 years of experience in fund/client accounting or a related financial accounting discipline.
- Proven expertise in financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and proficiency with accounting software.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on operational excellence and accuracy.
- Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, including coaching, feedback, and career development support.
Qualifications
To be considered for this role, candidates should have:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Professional accounting designation (e.g., CPA, CMA) preferred.
- 4–7 years of experience in fund/client accounting or a related financial accounting discipline.
- Proven expertise in financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and proficiency with accounting software.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on operational excellence and accuracy.
- Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, including coaching, feedback, and career development support.
Skills
Essential skills for this role include:
- Financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
- Proficiency with accounting software.
- Leadership and team management skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Benefits
At BNY, we offer highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs. These include:
- Flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey.
- Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals.
- Generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time.
Pay
The base salary for this position is expected to be between $68,000 and $170,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base salary if hired will be determined on an individualized basis, including as to experience and market location, and is only part of the BNY total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short and long-term incentive packages, and company- sponsored benefit programs.
Schedule
This position is at-will and the Company reserves the right to modify base (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, change in geographic location, Company or individual department/team.