Senior Specialist, Fund/Client Accounting (Expenses)

BNY; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid leave

Volunteer time off

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

BNY is seeking a Senior Specialist, Fund/Client Accounting to join the Central Expenses team in Dublin, Ireland. You will conduct detailed variance analyses, communicate fund expense information to clients, and support junior staff.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, 5–7 years in fund accounting or financial operations, strong Excel and financial software proficiency, and CPA or CFA is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, CPA/CFA a plus.
• 5–7 years of experience in fund accounting, expense management or financial operations.
• Strong understanding of fund structures, expense ratio reporting and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial software applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed variance analysis comparing budgeted vs actual expenses.
• Communicate fund expense information to clients and answer questions.
• Provide input into methodologies and mentor junior staff.
• Analyze fund budgets and prepare for client review.
• Investigate and correct more complex fund issues.

Skills

Variance analysis

Client communication

Analytical thinking

Mentoring junior staff

Initiative

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CFA designation (plus)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial software applications

Job description

Job Description

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Specialist, Fund/Client Accounting to join our Central Expenses team. This role is located in Dublin, Ireland.

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

• Conduct detailed variance analysis comparing budgeted versus actual expenses and recommend corrective actions.
• Works extensively with clients to communicate fund expense information regarding complex funds and answers questions about funds.
• Provides input into methodologies and checks the work of more junior team members.
• Analyzes fund budgets and leads the team in preparing it for client review.
• Investigates and corrects more complex fund issues.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CFA designation is a plus.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in fund accounting, expense management, or financial operations within the asset management industry.
• Strong understanding of fund structures, expense ratio reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software applications.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Analytical Thinking – Ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Communication – Clear and professional communication with team members and clients.
• Initiative – Proactively identifies opportunities for process improvement.
• Collaboration – Works effectively with cross-functional teams and mentors junior staff.

About Us

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 is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

About The Team

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at: BNY Newsroom & BNY LinkedIn

Here’s a Few Of Our Recent Awards

• America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
• World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025
• “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025

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.