EMEA Fund Accounting Director - NAV & Automation Excellence

The Panel; Dublin; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Panel in Dublin, Ireland, is seeking a Fund Accounting Director to lead the EMEA Fund Accounting Operations for a major client. You will provide strategic and day‑to‑day leadership to high‑performing teams responsible for NAV production, pricing, controls, and client deliverables for one of the largest asset managers globally.

You will act as the EMEA owner for Fund Accounting Operations, building trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, influencing decisions and ensuring

Qualifications

• Extensive Fund Accounting expertise including NAV production and valuation methodologies.
• Proven leadership of large, high‑performing operations teams.
• Exceptional client‑facing capability with senior stakeholders.
• Strong cross‑functional influence within global organisations.
• Control‑focused mindset with analytical data interpretation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for senior leadership.
• Organisational agility and resilience in deadline‑driven environments.
• Self‑starter with ownership mentality and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the EMEA Fund Accounting Operations for strategic client and oversee NAV production, pricing, controls and client deliverables.
• Act as EMEA Fund Accounting Operations owner for the single client and build relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Drive operational excellence across the Fund Accounting lifecycle and oversee daily NAV production and valuation controls.
• Partner with Global Product, Technology, Risk, Middle Office to align processes and drive consistency.
• Lead onboarding, conversions and product launches, ensuring readiness for new funds and complex structures.
• Strengthen the control environment, manage audits and remediation of risk themes.
• Champion automation and digital transformation to reduce manual touchpoints and enhance resilience.
• Serve as senior escalation point for complex issues and ensure timely communication.

Skills

Fund Accounting

NAV production

Leadership

Client-facing

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Communication

Change management

Operational excellence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

CFA/CPA/ACCA an advantage

Job description

The Panel in Dublin, Ireland, is seeking a Fund Accounting Director to lead the EMEA Fund Accounting Operations for a major client. You will provide strategic and day‑to‑day leadership to high‑performing teams responsible for NAV production, pricing, controls, and client deliverables for one of the largest asset managers globally.

You will act as the EMEA owner for Fund Accounting Operations, building trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, influencing decisions and ensuring