Fund Accountant

Vanguard • Malvern, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

In this Fund Accountant role, you are responsible for researching and validating security valuations and fund accounting deliverables across domestic and international products. You will act as a subject-matter expert, collaborate with stakeholders, and help manage financial and reputational risk.

About Vanguard
At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission. To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.

Vanguard, one of the world's largest investment management companies, serves individual investors, institutions, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and financial professionals. We have a diverse and talented crew with a culture that promotes teamwork, along with an unwavering focus on serving our clients' best interests.

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Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum three years’ experience in finance/accounting or two years in the industry.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Bloomberg, Reuters Eikon.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and across locations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Corporate Actions and OTC Derivatives pricing is preferred

Responsibilities

• Research and determine security valuations within regulatory and policy guidelines.
• Oversee fund accounting processes and deliverables from outsourced providers.
• Serve as a liaison to internal and external partners, resolving operational issues.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and mitigate risk.
• Provide expertise and training to team members; support onboarding.
• Prepare reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Lead or support projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Ensure compliance by documenting and remediating control weaknesses.
• Support metrics, contingency planning, and risk management efforts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees