Lead Manager, Fund/Client Accounting

Overview

Lead Manager - Fund/Client Accounting

For over 235 years, Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon) has been at the center of the global financial markets, providing the world's leading institutions the tools, capabilities, and services to be distinctive investors. We power individuals and institutions to succeed in the global economy providing investment management, investment services and wealth management.

Our organizational culture stands on solid values - Integrity, Strength in Diversity, Passion for Excellence and Courage to Lead. Our guiding principles drive us to always do what's right, helping everyone feel included on the way, to take the risks necessary to lead and get things done.

• Provides oversight for multiple small teams or one large 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.
• Manages the performance of teams and sets area priorities.
• Manages multiple teams in determining the net asset value (NAV) for assigned funds for each measurement cycle.
• Manages relationships with assigned clients and resolves any escalated issues related to fund calculations and accounting.
• Directs and sets priorities for processes that check for the completeness and accuracy of disclosure in financial statements.
• Provides guidance to teams managed to ensure that accounting records are maintained in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Resolves escalated issues from team members.
• Evaluates GAAP and/or IFRS rules to determine impact of new regulations on BNY Mellon fund accounting practices.
• Provides guidance to teams on implementation of new policies to follow regulations.
• Directs the drafting of financial reports for clients to review fund performance.
• Communicates reports and accounting intricacies to clients.
• Recruits, directs, motivates and develops staff, maximizing their individual contribution, their professional growth and their ability to function effectively with their colleagues as a team.
• Leads working relationships with auditors and clients to make changes to financial reports and ensure they accurately depict fund performance.
• Manages multiple small teams or one large team of Accountants.
• Contributes to the achievement of team objectives

• Bachelors degree in accounting or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• 5-7 years of total work experience and at least 0-1 years in management preferred.
• Big 4 accounting firm experience preferred.