Senior Specialist, Fund/Client Accounting

BNY Mellon•Lake Mary, FL

14d

About The Position

Conducts accounting services on behalf of assigned clients and moderately complex funds, including determining net asset values, calculating fund performance, allocating expenses, and preparing reports. Performs complex Fund/Client Accounting responsibilities, including driving service improvement plans, targeting efficiencies, enhancing processes, and carrying out specialist review functions. Provides input into methodologies and checks the work of more junior team members. Provides guidance on and reviews cash and asset reconciliations for complex accounts or transactions. Resolves reconciliations involving more complex or atypical transactions and reviews junior team members’ work. Drafts reports for clients regarding the performance of complex funds and reviews draft reports completed by more junior staff. Regularly interacts with clients to answer questions and resolve issues regarding fund reports and accounting processes. Assists in evaluating GAAP and/or IFRS rules to determine the impact of new regulations on BNY Mellon fund accounting practices. Has no direct reports, but provides guidance to less experienced team members. May have people management responsibilities in some geographies. Contributes to the achievement of related teams’ objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
5–7 years of total work experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience at a Big 4 accounting firm is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct accounting services for assigned clients and moderately complex funds, including determining net asset values, calculating fund performance, allocating expenses, and preparing reports.
Drive service improvement plans, target efficiencies, enhance processes, and perform specialist review functions.
Provide input into methodologies and check the work of more junior team members.
Guide and review cash and asset reconciliations for complex accounts or transactions.
Resolve reconciliations involving complex or atypical transactions and review junior team members’ work.
Draft client reports on complex fund performance and review reports prepared by junior staff.
Answer client questions and resolve issues regarding fund reports and accounting processes.
Assist in evaluating GAAP and/or IFRS rules to determine the impact of new regulations on fund accounting practices.
Provide guidance to less experienced team members and contribute to related teams’ objectives.