Senior Vice President, Fund/Client Accounting Manager

About the role

You’ll make an impact by directly managing 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. You’ll manage financial and human resources for the unit, ensuring assigned teams operate effectively to meet unit goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• 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

We are seeking candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience at a Big 4 accounting firm is preferred. A minimum of 5-7 years of total work experience with at least 1-3 years in management is required.

Qualifications

Experience in fund accounting, financial reporting, and client relationship management is essential. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required, along with excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Skills

Proficiency in GAAP and IFRS, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously are necessary. Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards is beneficial.

Benefits

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs. This includes a comprehensive 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans, as well as paid time off benefits like vacation and sick leave. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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

The schedule for this role is typically full-time, but specific hours may vary based on the needs of the department.

Contact Information

To apply for this position, please visit the Job Info section at the bottom of the posting. For more information about BNY Mellon, visit BNY Newsroom and BNY LinkedIn. Here’s a Few Of Our Recent Awards: America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025 World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025 “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025. BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.