We're seeking a future team member for the role of Director Fund / Client Accounting to join our Operations team. This role is located in Singapore - HYBRID.
In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways:
- Directs a Fund Accounting area consisting of multiple teams that are responsible for conducting accounting services on behalf of a broad array of assigned clients including determining net asset values, calculating fund performance, allocating expenses, and preparing reports.
- Responsible for the financial and human resources for the unit and ensures assigned teams are operating effectively to meet unit goals and objectives.
- Executes business plans and contributes to the development of functional strategy.
- Sets guidelines for determining the net asset value (NAV) for funds in a variety of sectors for each measurement cycle.
- Promotes consistency across product areas.
- Oversees relationship management for a broad set of clients.
- Ensures customer service levels meet client needs and resolves any client issues.
- Participates in sales efforts including RFP and RFI preparation and related presentations.
- Provides oversight and guidance in setting the processes that check for the completeness and accuracy of disclosure in financial statements.
- Resolves complex escalated issues from team members.
- Leads analysis of GAAP and/or IFRS rules to determine impact of new regulations on BNY fund accounting practices.
- Develops policies to best ensure compliance with new regulations.
- Sets guidelines, policies, and priorities for the drafting of financial reports for a broad set of clients to review fund performance.
- Communicates reports and highly complex accounting intricacies to clients.
- Recruits, directs, motivates and develops staff, maximizing their individual contribution, their professional growth and their ability to function effectively with their colleagues as a team.
- Oversees relationships with senior-level auditors and clients to ensure financial reporting meets their expectations and accurately depicts fund performance.
- Manages multiple Fund/Client Accounting teams that do work for a broad array of clients.
- Work is primarily accomplished through subordinate managers.
- Contributes to the achievement of multiple teams objectives.
To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following:
- Bachelors degree in accounting or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- 15+ years of total work experience and at least 5 years in management preferred.
- Big 4 accounting firm experience preferred.
