Senior Specialist, Fund/Client Accounting

BNY Mellon•Pittsburgh, PA

3d•$59,000 - $98,000•Onsite

About The Position

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide. Recognized as a top destination for innovators and champions of inclusion, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary. We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Specialist, Fund/Client Accounting, to join our Fund and IS Client Ops team. This role is located in Lake Mary, FL.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
5–7 years of total work experience in fund/client accounting preferred, including experience with NAV calculations, performance reporting, and reconciliations.
Experience evaluating GAAP and/or IFRS and applying new regulatory guidance to fund accounting practices; Big 4 accounting firm experience preferred.
Demonstrated ability to interact with clients, resolve complex accounting/reporting issues, and review/quality-check the work of junior team members.
People Leadership: No direct reports; provides guidance to less experienced team members and may have people management responsibilities in some geographies.

Responsibilities

Conduct accounting services for assigned clients and moderately complex funds, including determining net asset values (NAV), calculating fund performance, allocating expenses, and preparing reports.
Drive service improvement plans by targeting efficiencies, enhancing processes, and performing specialist review functions; provide input into methodologies and check the work of junior team members.
Provide guidance and review work related to cash and asset reconciliations for complex or atypical transactions; resolve reconciliation issues and oversee junior staff outputs.
Draft client reports on the performance of complex funds and regularly interact with clients to answer questions and resolve issues related to fund reports and accounting processes; assist in evaluating GAAP and/or IFRS rules to determine regulatory impact on fund accounting practices.