Fund Accounting & Administration, Officer

State Street • Boston, MA

2d • $60,000 - $101,250

About The Position

State Street is seeking an experienced Fund Accounting leader to join its North America Accounting Organization and lead a team of Fund Accountants responsible for producing and delivering NAVs for clients. The Officer oversees the Accounting team’s daily operations and production, manages workflow and client deadlines, and maintains client relationships through regular communication with client personnel. The role also supports compliance and fiduciary reviews and audits, staff development, and the implementation of new funds, systems, and processes, including client conversions and other projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 5 to 6 years of Private Equity experience.
• Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to lead within the team and among peers.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, including excellent time management and prioritization.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to perform under pressure while handling multiple assignments.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills, with a proven ability to multitask and work efficiently to meet client deliverables.
• Ability to thrive and function in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff, including Senior Associate staff.
• Manage internal workflow and client deadlines.
• Manage client relationships and liaise with client personnel daily.
• Maintain good working relationships with all client contacts.
• Manage and escalate issues related to CoEs and other Shared Services.
• Manage daily operations and production activities of the Accounting team.
• Assist with compliance and fiduciary reviews and audits.
• Train, develop, and motivate new staff, and complete performance appraisals.
• Coordinate the implementation of new funds, systems, and processes.
• Assist with client conversions and other client projects.

Benefits

• Retirement savings plan (401(k)) with company match.
• Insurance coverage, including basic life, medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability, with other optional additional coverages.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, short-term disability, and leave for family care responsibilities.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• Eligibility for annual performance-based incentive awards, except for certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans.
• Eligibility for certain tax-advantaged savings plans.
• Inclusive development opportunities.
• Flexible work-life support.
• Paid volunteer days.
• Employee networks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager