Job DescriptionIn this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways:
- 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.
To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following:
- 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.
Our Benefits and Rewards:
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.
BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. 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. Base salary is only part of the total rewards package, which may include eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in a 401(k) plan as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee's eligible dependents. Eligible employees also may receive other benefits (including various paid time off benefits, such as vacation and sick time), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
If hired, the employee will be in an "at will" position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payments or compensation programs) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.