Senior Vice President, Fund/Client Accounting Manager

BNY; Ireland; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Volunteer time off

Job summary

BNY Mellon Ireland is seeking a Senior Vice President, Fund/Client Accounting to lead our Private Equity Ireland team in Dublin. This senior role combines deep fund accounting expertise with a strong people focus, shaping a high‑performing function and partnering with clients and internal stakeholders to deliver accurate, timely reporting.

You will oversee multiple teams, NAV production, expense allocations and financial reporting, while driving process improvements, controls, and scalable

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in fund accounting or private equity servicing.
• Strong knowledge of private equity fund accounting (capital calls, distributions, allocations, fees, waterfall).
• Experience with IFRS and/or US GAAP reporting.
• Understanding of private capital structures (LPs, feeder vehicles, SPVs).
• Ability to lead, develop and inspire teams in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with fund accounting systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple Fund/Client Accounting teams across a broad PE and alternative investment client portfolio.
• Oversee NAV production, fund performance reporting, expense allocations and financial reporting.
• Manage priorities, resources, and delivery to ensure high-quality client experience and execution.
• Build relationships with clients and act as escalation point for complex accounting matters.
• Provide oversight on financial reporting and ensure alignment with accounting standards.
• Drive controls and processes to improve scalability and efficiency.
• Partner with auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting.
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing, inclusive team.
• Support onboarding, transitions, and growth initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Analytical

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

ACA/ACCA/CPA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Investran

eFront

Geneva

GL/ERP systems

Job description

Senior Vice President, Fund/Client Accounting – Private Equity Ireland

At BNY, we empower you to grow and succeed.

We’re looking for a Senior Vice President, Fund/Client Accounting to join our Private Equity Ireland team in Dublin. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a senior leadership role in a business that is growing strongly, supported by recent new business wins and continued momentum across our private markets franchise.

This role is ideal for a leader who combines deep private equity fund accounting expertise with a strong people focus, sound judgement, and a passion for building high‑performing teams. You will lead multiple teams, partner closely with clients and internal stakeholders, and help shape the next phase of growth for a business that is investing in its future.

In this role, you will:

• Lead multiple Fund/Client Accounting teams supporting a broad portfolio of private equity and alternative investment clients.
• Oversee the delivery of core fund accounting activities, including NAV production, fund performance reporting, expense allocations, and financial reporting.
• Manage team priorities, resources, and delivery to ensure a high‑quality client experience and strong execution against business objectives.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and act as a senior escalation point for complex accounting and operational matters.
• Provide oversight and direction on financial reporting, ensuring quality, accuracy, and alignment with applicable accounting standards and client expectations.
• Guide teams to maintain strong accounting records, processes, and controls in line with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Apply technical expertise and judgement to resolve complex issues and support effective decision‑making.
• Help lead change, including the implementation of regulatory, policy, and process developments, and identify opportunities to improve scalability, efficiency, and control.
• Partner with auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure reporting outputs accurately reflect fund activity and performance.
• Recruit, develop, and lead talented people, creating an inclusive, accountable, and high‑performing team environment.
• Support new business onboarding, transitions, and growth initiatives as the business continues to expand.

To be successful, you will bring:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• A professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, or CIMA, preferred.
• Significant leadership experience in fund accounting, private equity fund administration, alternative investment servicing, or client accounting.
• Strong technical knowledge of private equity fund accounting, including capital calls, distributions, investor allocations, management fees, carried interest, waterfall calculations, portfolio investment accounting, and financial reporting.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, or overseeing reporting under IFRS and/or US GAAP.
• A strong understanding of private capital fund structures, including limited partnerships, feeder vehicles, SPVs, and similar entities.
• A proven ability to lead, develop, and inspire teams, while fostering an inclusive and supportive culture.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience working with fund accounting systems, general ledger platforms, and reporting tools.
• A track record of driving process improvement and operating effectively in a controlled, deadline‑oriented environment.

It would be a plus if you also have:

• Experience across private equity, real estate, infrastructure, venture capital, or other alternative asset classes.
• Familiarity with multi‑jurisdictional fund structures and European servicing environments.
• Experience with platforms such as Investran, eFront, Geneva, or similar tools.
• Experience supporting fund launches, transitions, onboarding, or broader business growth initiatives.

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.