Director, Financial Reporting

BNY Mellon; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

BNY Mellon in Dublin seeks a Director of Financial Reporting to lead the regional financial reporting function for our fund administration clients. You will set strategy, oversee GAAP compliance, and partner with auditors and regulators to ensure accuracy and timeliness of statements.

You will guide senior stakeholders, drive process improvements, and champion AI-enabled reporting initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience managing large teams of financial reporting professionals.
• Deep technical accounting expertise across IFRS, U.S. GAAP, Lux GAAP, with investment fund structures knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead a regional Financial Reporting organization with strategic oversight of client relationships and service delivery.
• Develop and execute business plans, establish frameworks, priorities, and performance standards.
• Provide leadership on complex financial statement disclosures, regulatory requirements, and audit coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic partnership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Client facing

Digital transformation

AI experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Job description

Director, Financial Reporting

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.

We're seeking a future team member for the role of Director, Financial Reporting to join our Fund Administration Financial Reporting team. This role is located in Dublin.

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

• Lead and manage a regional Financial Reporting organization, providing strategic oversight of client relationships and ensuring exceptional service delivery across the jurisdiction.


• Develop and execute business plans, contribute to functional strategy, and establish operating frameworks, priorities, and performance standards that drive organizational success.


• Provide leadership and technical guidance on complex financial statement disclosures, accounting matters, and regulatory requirements, including the interpretation and application of GAAP and other relevant accounting standards.


• Serve as the senior escalation point for complex reporting, accounting, and client issues, driving timely resolution while maintaining strong risk and control discipline.


• Oversee relationships with external auditors, clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders to ensure the accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of all financial reporting and regulatory filings.


• Establish reporting policies, governance standards, and quality controls to support the preparation and review of high-quality financial statements and investor reporting.


• Partner with senior client representatives and audit leadership, effectively communicating complex accounting and reporting matters while fostering trusted advisor relationships.


• Lead client relationship management activities, ensuring service levels consistently meet or exceed expectations, proactively resolving issues, and supporting business growth initiatives including RFPs, RFIs, and client presentations.


• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management by identifying emerging risks, strengthening internal controls, and promoting a strong compliance and governance culture.


• Drive operational excellence by identifying and implementing process improvements, automation opportunities, and technology solutions that enhance reporting quality, scalability, and efficiency.


• Champion innovation through the identification, development, and deployment of AI and advanced analytics use cases that improve accuracy, reduce manual effort, and accelerate reporting processes.


• Build, develop, and lead high-performing teams, with accountability for talent management, succession planning, employee engagement, and achievement of strategic and operational objectives.

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

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.


• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience managing large teams of financial reporting professionals, preferably within a fund administrator, asset servicing organization, asset manager, or Big Four accounting firm with investment funds experience.


• Deep technical accounting expertise across IFRS, U.S. GAAP, Lux GAAP, and other relevant regulatory frameworks, with strong knowledge of investment fund structures, including mutual funds, hedge funds, private equity, and alternative investments.


• Professional accounting qualification preferred (CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).


• Proven success serving as a strategic partner to senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders, influencing decisions and driving organizational outcomes.


• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale transformation initiatives, balancing strategic priorities with disciplined execution and risk management.


• Self-motivated leader with a continuous improvement mindset and a track record of driving operational excellence, innovation, and organizational change.


• Experience leveraging digital capabilities, automation, and data-driven decision making to improve business performance.


• Proven experience delivering Generative AI and AI-enabled solutions into production environments, with measurable business impact.


• Strong client-facing, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to navigate complex environments and build credibility across all levels of an organization.

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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.