Vice President, Fund/Client Accounting Manager I

About the role

Manage a small team of Accountants responsible for conducting accounting services on behalf of assigned clients including determining net asset values, calculating fund performance, allocating expenses, and preparing reports.

Responsibilities

• Resolve escalated issues from team members and manage the performance of assigned staff while setting team priorities.
• Oversee the determination of net asset value (NAV) for assigned funds for each measurement cycle and manage relationships with assigned clients to ensure all questions are answered and issues resolved.
• Evaluate GAAP and/or IFRS rules to determine the impact of new regulations on BNY Mellon fund accounting practices.
• Provide oversight to ensure accounting records and financial statement disclosures are complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Manage the drafting and communication of financial reports to clients, explaining fund performance and accounting intricacies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4-5 years of total work experience with at least 0-1 years in management preferred.
• Experience at a Big 4 accounting firm preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and mentor a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Skills

• Proficiency in accounting software and systems.
• Knowledge of GAAP and IFRS.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

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 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 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.