Job Description

Vice President Fund Accounting

We're seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President Fund Accounting to join our Fund Accounting team. This role is located in Los Angeles, LA

• 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.
• 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.
• Provide oversight to ensure accounting records and financial statement disclosures are complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Evaluate GAAP and/or IFRS rules to determine the impact of new regulations on BNY Mellon fund accounting practices.
• Manage the drafting and communication of financial reports to clients, explaining fund performance and accounting intricacies.
• Recruit, direct, motivate, and develop staff to maximize their individual contributions, professional growth, and team effectiveness.
• Contribute to the achievement of 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.
• 4-5 years of total work experience with at least 0-1 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 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.
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.