Fund Accounting & Administration, Officer

State Street•Boston, MA

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 supervises staff, manages accounting workflows and client deadlines, oversees daily team operations and production, and maintains client relationships. The role also supports compliance and fiduciary reviews and audits, develops staff, and coordinates new-fund and process implementations, 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.
Initiative and ability to perform well under pressure while handling multiple assignments.
Excellent administrative and organizational skills, with the 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 client contacts.
Manage and escalate issues related to Centers of Excellence 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 implementation of new funds, systems, and processes.
Assist with client conversions and other client projects.

Benefits

Retirement savings plan (401K) with company match.
Insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and optional additional coverages.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, short-term disability, and family care responsibilities.
Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
Incentive compensation, including eligibility for annual performance-based awards, with exclusions 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.