BNY Mellon offers an exciting array of future-forward careers at the intersection of business, finance, and technology. We are one of the world's top asset management and banking firms that manages trillions of dollars in assets, custody and/or administration. Known as the "bank of banks" - 97% of the world's top banks work with us as we lead and serve our customers into the new era of digital.
We're seeking a future team member for the role of Director, Fund/Client Accounting Manager to join our team. This role is located in Lake Mary, FL - HYBRID.
In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways:
Directs a Fund Accounting area consisting of multiple teams that are 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.
Responsible for the financial and human resources for the unit and ensures assigned teams are operating effectively to meet unit goals and objectives.
Executes business plans and contributes to the development of functional strategy.
Sets guidelines for determining the net asset value (NAV) for funds in a variety of sectors for each measurement cycle.
Promotes consistency across product areas.
Oversees relationship management for a broad set of clients.
Ensures customer service levels meet client needs and resolves any client issues.
Participates in sales efforts including RFP and RFI preparation and related presentations.
Provides oversight and guidance in setting the processes that check for the completeness and accuracy of disclosure in financial statements.
Resolves complex escalated issues from team members.
Leads analysis of GAAP and/or IFRS rules to determine impact of new regulations on BNY Mellon fund accounting practices.
Develops policies to best ensure compliance with new regulations.
Sets guidelines, policies, and priorities for the drafting of financial reports for a broad set of clients to review fund performance.
Communicates reports and highly complex 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.
Oversees relationships with senior-level auditors and clients to ensure financial reporting meets their expectations and accurately depicts fund performance. Manages multiple Fund/Client Accounting teams that do work for a broad array of clients. Work is primarily accomplished through subordinate managers.
Contributes to the achievement of multiple teams objectives
To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following:
Bachelors degree in accounting or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
7-10 years of total work experience and at least 3-5 years in management preferred.
Big 4 accounting firm experience preferred.
BNY Mellon 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 that can support you and your family through moments that matter.
BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
Employer Description:
For over 230 years, the people of BNY Mellon have been at the forefront of finance, expanding the financial markets while supporting investors throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments and safeguards nearly one-fifth of the world's financial assets. BNY Mellon remains one of the safest, most trusted and admired companies. Every day our employees make their mark by helping clients better manage and service their financial assets around the world. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, clients count on the people of BNY Mellon across time zones and in 35 countries and more than 100 markets. It's the collective ambition, innovative thinking and exceptionally focused client service paired with a commitment to doing what is right that continues to set us apart. Make your mark: bnymellon.com/careers.
EEO Statement:
BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans. Our ambition is to build the best global team - one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve - and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.