UMB Bank

Senior Manager Fund Accounting

UMB Bank$141K — $207K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Investment Banking, Economics, International Business or equivalent experience
  • 10 years in Fund Accounting or related field
  • 3 years in a supervisory or management role, preferably within Fund Accounting
  • Ability to communicate effectively with clients and coworkers
  • Proven experience managing teams in office, hybrid, and remote settings

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the daily and weekly operations of the fund accounting team
  • Ensure team members receive proper training and act as a resource
  • Manage team performance records and recommend staffing changes
  • Collaborate with Human Resources on necessary disciplinary actions
  • Serve as the escalation point for team issues
  • Manage client launches for Fund Accounting services
  • Support audit preparations and improve accounting system functionality

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off; a 401(k) matching program
  • Annual incentive pay and paid holidays
  • Comprehensive company-sponsored benefit plan including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts
  • Adoption assistance and employee assistance program
Full Job Description
Duties & Responsibilities

Oversee the daily, weekly, and monthly activities of a fund accounting team consisting of individuals varying in skill levels from Manger to entry level Fund Accountants. Interacts with clients and ensures team delivers daily NAV accounting, pricing, review, and reconciliation functions for funds for several client mutual funds.

  • Manage a teams of fund accounting managers
  • Ensures team receives technical, industry and client specific training and acts as a resource for the team
  • Manages manager time, salary, and performance records; initiates change of assignments, salary increases, conducts performance appraisals and management activities, and recommends staffing changes
  • Develop and communicate performance objectives and individual development plans for managers. Works with Managers to do same for their teams.
  • Collaborate with Human Resources on any disciplinary action needed
  • Act as escalation point for any issues the team is experiencing
  • Assess current policies and procedures
  • Escalation and strategic contact for clients being serviced by the team
  • Manage client launches for Fund Accounting, including working with the advisor to establish the appropriate fund set-up, pricing policies, reporting needs, trade delivery methods, etc. to ensure a smooth transition.
  • Support Managers to ensure audit requests for various auditors, both internal and external requests are complete and timely.
  • Work with Head of fund Accounting to improve system functionality and prioritize enhancements needed for efficiency
  • Oversee testing for new releases to the accounting system and assist presenting the upgrade features to the Fund Accountants
  • Develop/maintain strong working relationship(s) with advisors, traders, trading assistants, portfolio managers, custodians and auditors
  • Identify and propose solutions for daily accounting and pricing issues
  • Partner with various internal/external parties to ensure compliance with SEC, IRS, and GAAP reporting regulations.
  • Review management exception reports - escalate and facilitate any necessary changes to the system
  • Other duties as assigned.


Knowledge & Skills

MINIMUM:
  • Excellent analytical and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills and advanced Excel skills. Demonstrated aptitude and experience with in-house software
  • Demonstrated managerial and teamwork skills
  • Strong understanding of the industry and the changing environment while anticipating client needs
  • Strong relationship development skills and an aptitude for client service
  • Exhibit initiative in a high performing culture and have a track record of meeting or beating deadlines
  • Demonstrates excellent work habits, attendance, and attitude
  • Required to communicate effectively with clients and/or coworkers using common telecommunication and computer equipment
  • Demonstrated ability to multi-task
  • Demonstrate initiative both independently and within a diverse team or with a diverse range of people
  • Experience managing in office, hybrid and fully remote associate team
  • Proven ability to mentor and develop team members


Requirements

MINIMUM:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Investment Banking, Economics, International Business. or any combination of education experience that would provide an equivalent background
  • Ten (10) years Funding accounting or related experience
  • Three (3) years Supervisor or Management experience, preferably in Fund Accounting

PREFERRED
  • Certified Public Accountant


Work Environment:

Typical office environment. Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Supervision:

Manages a team of Fund Accountants including oversight, hiring, selection and performance management.

This position was posted on 08/28/2026. The application deadline for this position is 45 days from the posting date unless filled earlier.

Compensation Range:
$141,354 - $207,900

The posted compensation range on this listing represents UMB's good faith and reasonable estimate based on its budget and what it expects to be the starting pay for this role, but the actual compensation may vary by geographic location, experience level, and other job-related factors. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information.

UMB offers competitive and varied benefits to eligible associates, such as Paid Time Off; a 401(k) matching program; annual incentive pay; paid holidays; a comprehensive company sponsored benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage; health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts; adoption assistance; an employee assistance program; fitness reimbursement; tuition reimbursement; an associate wellbeing program; an associate emergency fund; and various associate banking benefits. Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements vary.

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About UMB Bank

UMB Bank is a subsidiary of UMB Financial Corporation, a financial services holding company headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. The bank was founded in 1913 as City Center Bank and later changed its name to United Missouri Bank. The bank provides a range of financial services, including personal banking, commercial banking, wealth management, and investment banking. The bank has more than 100 branches in eight states, including Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Illinois, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Arizona, and Texas. The bank is known for its commitment to customer service and community involvement.
Learn more about UMB Bank
Size
3,000 employees
Market Cap
$3.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$286.5 million
5 Year Trend
+10.5%

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