Financial Reporting, Officer

State Street•Kansas City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Reporting Officer role is crucial for State Street Global Services (SSGS), which provides essential financial tools to asset owners and managers. This team supports clients in making better investment choices and acting on growth opportunities. The role involves leading a global team, managing client relationships, overseeing client deliverables with high quality, and contributing to department-wide initiatives, including technology improvements.

Requirements

In-depth knowledge of SEC, IRS and GAAP accounting requirements and laws as they apply to investment companies.
Ability to independently lead a global team and provide oversight.
Ability to manage clients and oversee client deliverables while maintaining high quality.
Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ethical decision making.
Ability to work in a team environment with emphasis on collaboration with both clients and other internal service teams.
Equivalent to a B.S. degree in Business Accounting or related field.
Ten or more years of related management experience preferably with a public accounting audit firm or with a financial services organization.

Nice To Haves

CPA or MBA is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee client communication and implementation of new regulatory requirements/disclosures that impact financial statements.
Oversee the implementation of all standard practices, processes, tools, and initiatives (ESP Re-Engineering) and technology enhancements (system conversion).
Manage team to ensure proper oversight of JV (Syntel/HCL).
Manage key relationships with client companies and regulatory and vendor organizations as applicable to ensure that requests are being met with a satisfactory level of service.
Responsible for execution of overall business plan in assigned areas.
Manage conversions of new business plan for and review client specific agreements and internal policies.
Collaborate with operational teams globally to ensure consistent service delivery, client solutions, and client satisfaction.
Assess operational effectiveness and implement plans to streamline functions, ensure optimal service environment, and technology usage.
Manage team; provide coaching and development opportunities to staff, make effective staffing recommendations.
Responsible for the direction and training of subordinate managers and staff.
Assess impacts of regulatory changes.
Proactively manage risk at the business level.
Act in accordance with Risk Excellence and model ethical behavior and decision making.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive and comprehensive benefits packages.
Generous medical care, insurance and savings plans.
Access to flexible Work Programs.
Wealth of development programs and educational support.
Paid volunteer days.
Matching gift programs.
Access to employee networks.
Retirement savings plan (401K) with company match.
Insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages.
Paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities.
Access to our Employee Assistance Program.
Incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards.
Eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.