Senior Vice President, Fund/Client Accounting Manager

About the role

The Senior Vice President, Fund/Client Accounting Manager will lead multiple Fund Accounting 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. They will manage financial and human resources for the unit, ensuring assigned teams operate effectively to meet unit goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Direct multiple Fund Accounting 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.
• Oversee processes and resource allocation to determine the net asset value (NAV) for assigned funds across multiple sectors for each measurement cycle.
• Manage relationships with a broad set of clients, resolving unique escalated issues related to fund calculations and accounting.
• Direct and prioritize processes that verify completeness and accuracy of disclosures in financial statements, providing guidance to teams to maintain accounting records in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Evaluate GAAP and/or IFRS rules to assess the impact of new regulations on BNY Mellon fund accounting practices and develop strategies for implementation.
• Implement and assist in setting guidelines, policies, and priorities for drafting financial reports for clients to review fund performance, communicating complex accounting details effectively.
• Recruit, direct, motivate, and develop staff to maximize individual contributions, professional growth, and effective teamwork.
• Oversee relationships with auditors and clients to ensure financial reports accurately depict fund performance.
• Manage multiple Fund/Client Accounting teams 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.
• 5-7 years of total work experience with at least 1-3 years in management preferred.
• Experience at a Big 4 accounting firm preferred.

Qualifications

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Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle complex financial data and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with financial reporting and analysis.
• Knowledge of GAAP and IFRS.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including base salary, discretionary bonuses, short and long-term incentive packages, and Company-sponsored benefit programs.
• 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 base salary for this position is expected to be between $102,000 and $162,000 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 salary (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 performance, and market factors.

About Us

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.

About The Team

Global Operations is a client-service-driven organization whose talented and engaged team is dedicated to providing the most competitive services with the highest standards of ethics, quality and efficiency to our clients worldwide.