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. Recognized as a top destination for innovators, 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. In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: • Prepares and reviews accounting statements for complex funds on behalf of Alternative Investment Fund clients. • Reviews work of junior team members and collaborates with auditors and clients to ensure statements are accurately produced and verified on a timely basis. • Reviews balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, and statement of shareholders equity for the most complex funds to ensure reported numbers are reconciled. • Drafts accounting statements and reports for more complex funds, incorporating fund calculations, for clients to review fund performance. • Provides guidance on report structure and checks for completeness and accuracy of disclosure. • Ensures financial reports meet Corporate and applicable regulatory standards and advises team on process changes needed to ensure compliance with new standards. • Leads working relationships with auditors and clients to make changes to financial reports and ensure they accurately depict fund performance. • Support initiatives to transform existing processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness • Assists in presenting fund reports to Board of Directors to ensure good governance and communication of fund status. • Provides guidance to less experienced team members as needed and may be tasked with Team Lead responsibilities. To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following: • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or the equivalent combination of education and experience. • Strong accounting knowledge covering relevant accounting standards and regulations including IFRS, US GAAP and Lux GAAP, and investment fund structures (Mutual funds, hedge funds etc.) • 7-10 years of total work experience preferred. • Experience in private equity and/or hedge fund accounting preferred. • Ability to review and prepare complex fund accounting statements and reports. • People leadership experience may be applicable in some geographies.