Director, Fund/Client Accounting Manager

Director - Hedge Fund Accounting

At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world's financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world's investible assets.Every day around the globe, our 50,000+ employees bring the power of their perspective to the table tocreate solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere.

We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what #LifeAtBNY is all about.

We're seeking a future team member for the role ofDirectorto join ourFund Accountingteam.

As the Director of Fund Accounting, your role will be pivotal in leading a team of fund accountants to ensure the timely and accurate preparation and delivery of financial statements and reports.

In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways:

• Manage and mentor a team of fund accountants and ensure the timely and accurate preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, investor reports, capital calls, and distributions for the private equity funds.
• Review and approve fund valuations, reconciliations, audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance reports.
• Develop and implement robust accounting policies, procedures, and controls to maintain the highest standards of financial integrity and compliance.
• Oversee the waterfall calculation process, ensuring compliance with the fund's governing documents, and managing a team responsible for the accurate distribution of capital gains.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including fund managers, investors, auditors, tax advisors, administrators, and custodians.
• Provide technical guidance and support on complex accounting and reporting matters, such as fair value measurement, consolidation, and allocation.
• Drive process improvements and spearhead automation initiatives to elevate the efficiency and quality of the fund accounting function.

To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following:

• A CA or CPA designation or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• A minimum of 10 years of senior leadership experience in fund accounting or related financial services.
• Strong leadership skills to effectively manage and mentor a team of professionals.
• Excellent communication skills for clear and concise reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• An innovative mindset to lead process improvements and implement automation solutions.

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here's a few of our awards:

• America's Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024
• World's Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024
• , Disability: IN - 100% score, 2023-2024
• Most Just Companies, Just Capital and CNBC, 2024
• Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024
• Bloomberg's Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023

Our Benefits and Rewards:

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life's journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.