Private Equity, Fund/Client Accounting Manager

BNY Mellon; Dublin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading financial services company as a Vice President, Fund/Client Accounting Manager II in Dublin. This impactful role involves overseeing accounting services, managing client relationships, and ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards. The position offers a hybrid work environment with a robust compensation package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible global resources and tools

Generous paid leaves including volunteer time

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• Professional designation (CPA, ACA, ACCA, or CFA) is preferred.
• Experience in private equity, hedge fund or client accounting is a must.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple small teams or one large team of Accountants.
• Manage relationships with assigned clients and resolve escalated issues.
• Evaluate GAAP and/or IFRS rules for compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

CPA, ACA, ACCA, or CFA preferred

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Vice President, Fund/Client Accounting Manager II

At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a pioneering 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 to create solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities, and people everywhere.

We continue to be an innovative organization, 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 of Vice President, Fund/Client Accounting Manager II to join our Private Equity team. This role is located in Dublin, Ireland and will be working in a hybrid capacity.

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

• Provides oversight for multiple small teams or one large team of Accountants responsible for conducting accounting services on behalf of assigned clients, including determining net asset values, calculating fund performance, allocating expenses, and preparing reports.
• Manages the performance of teams and sets area priorities.
• Manages multiple teams in determining the net asset value (NAV) for assigned funds for each measurement cycle.
• Manages relationships with assigned clients and resolves any escalated issues related to fund calculations and accounting.
• Directs and sets priorities for processes that check for the completeness and accuracy of disclosure in financial statements. Provides guidance to teams managed to ensure that accounting records are maintained in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Resolves escalated issues from team members.
• Evaluates GAAP and/or IFRS rules to determine the impact of new regulations on BNY fund accounting practices. Provides guidance to teams on the implementation of new policies to follow regulations.
• Directs the drafting of financial reports for clients to review fund performance. Communicates reports and 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.
• Leads working relationships with auditors and clients to make changes to financial reports and ensure they accurately depict fund performance.
• Manages multiple small teams or one large team of Accountants.

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

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• Professional designation (CPA, ACA, ACCA, or CFA) preferred
• Experience in private equity, hedge fund or client accounting
• Effective leadership and team collaboration skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in accounting software and systems
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic and challenging work environment
• Knowledge of IFRS and other relevant accounting standards

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
• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, 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