Director Financial Reporting - Global Banking

The Panel; Dublin; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Panel in Dublin is seeking a Director, Financial Reporting to lead the delivery of fund financial reporting for a diverse international client base. Based in Dublin, you will shape the strategic direction of the function, oversee technical accounting and drive transformation across IFRS, US GAAP and Lux GAAP.

You will manage multiple reporting teams, partner with clients and boards, and ensure exceptional client service, risk management and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in fund administration, asset servicing or financial reporting.
• 15+ years in funds, asset management or related financial services with client exposure.
• Deep expertise in IFRS, US GAAP and Lux GAAP is essential.
• Strong understanding of Mutual Funds, UCITS, Hedge Funds and alternatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Financial Reporting function across multiple jurisdictions.
• Oversee delivery of annual and semi-annual financial statements for varied fund structures.
• Lead senior reporting teams and act as primary escalation point for complex issues.
• Govern IFRS, US GAAP, Lux GAAP and other frameworks with senior client and regulator oversight.
• Build relationships with fund boards, auditors and regulators to ensure compliance.
• Drive operational excellence through process improvement and automation.
• Support growth initiatives, onboarding of new clients and product expansion.
• Champion accountability, continuous improvement and talent development.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Change management

Financial reporting

Client relationship management

Regulatory compliance

IFRS / US GAAP knowledge

Mentoring / team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline

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

Job description

We are working exclusively with our client, a leading global funds and asset servicing organisation, to appoint a Director, Financial Reporting to lead the delivery of fund financial reporting services across a diverse portfolio of international investment fund clients.

This is a senior leadership appointment, responsible for the strategic direction, governance, technical accounting oversight and operational excellence of the Financial Reporting function. The successful candidate will lead multiple reporting teams, partner with key clients and stakeholders, and play a critical role in driving transformation, regulatory compliance and service excellence across the business. The role is based in Dublin.

In this role, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership for the Financial Reporting function, overseeing the delivery of annual and semi-annual financial statements for a broad range of investment fund structures
• Lead and develop senior managers and high-performing reporting teams across multiple jurisdictions
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex accounting, regulatory, audit and client matters
• Provide technical oversight and governance across IFRS, US GAAP, Lux GAAP and other relevant reporting frameworks
• Build and maintain senior relationships with investment managers, fund boards, auditors, regulators and other key stakeholders
• Ensure the highest standards of client service, risk management and regulatory compliance
• Drive operational excellence through process enhancement, automation and technology-enabled transformation initiative
• Contribute to the strategic development of the business and support growth initiatives, new client onboarding and product expansion
• Champion a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and talent development

Candidate Profile

• Significant leadership experience within fund administration, asset servicing, investment operations or financial reporting environments
• A proven track record of managing large-scale Financial Reporting functions and leading senior teams across multiple jurisdictions
• 15+ years' experience within funds, asset management, fund administration or financial services, with substantial financial reporting and client-facing experience
• Deep technical expertise in investment fund accounting and financial reporting, including IFRS, US GAAP and Lux GAAP
• Strong knowledge of a broad range of fund structures, including Mutual Funds, UCITS, Hedge Funds, Private Markets and alternative investment vehicles
• Demonstrated experience managing complex client relationships, audits, governance frameworks and regulatory requirements
• A strong commercial mindset with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive strategic initiatives
• Proven experience leading change, transformation and operational improvement programmes
• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent) is strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline