About this role
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.
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Senior Vice President, Financial Reporting Team Manager
In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
- Provide oversight and set priorities for multiple teams responsible for preparing and reviewing financial reports on behalf of assigned clients and funds.
- Support initiatives to transform existing processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
- Manage the performance of teams and set area priorities.
- Provide oversight and guidance in setting processes that check for completeness and accuracy of disclosure in financial statements.
- Resolve complex escalated issues from team members.
- Oversee relationships with senior-level auditors and clients to ensure financial reporting meets their expectations and accurately depicts fund performance.
- Ensure financial reporting meets Corporate and applicable regulatory standards.
- Lead analysis of changes in accounting and disclosure standards to direct process changes needed to ensure compliance.
- Lead presentation of fund reports to Board of Directors to ensure good governance and communicate complex or difficult concepts.
- Recruit, direct, motivate, and develop staff, maximizing their individual contribution, professional growth, and ability to function effectively as a team.
- Manage a Fund Reporting area primarily through subordinate managers.
- Responsible for achievement of financial reporting area goals, talent management, and supervision of teams.
To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
- Significant experience (10yrs) of managing small/medium sized teams of professional staff, preferably within a fund administrator, or Big 4 firm with fund investments exposure
- Strong accounting knowledge covering relevant accounting standards, and regulations, including US GAAP, and investment fund structures (Mutual funds, hedge funds etc.)
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in accounting and/or finance required.