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State Street Corporation; Dublin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical care

Insurance

Savings plans

Flexible Work Programs

Development programs

Paid volunteer days

Matching gifts

Employee networks

Job summary

State Street Corporation in Dublin is seeking a Financial Reporting Officer to join a 200+ professional team focused on delivering interim and annual US GAAP/IFRS financial statements for a diverse set of alternative investment clients. You will plan and manage production across hedge, private equity and real estate funds, ensuring GAAP compliance and high client service.

The role requires strong accounting knowledge, multitasking, and the ability to communicate with clients, auditors and

Qualifications

• Possess a degree in finance, business / accounting or related discipline
• Have 6-8 years’ experience in a similar environment or related environment, including experience managing staff
• The role would suit someone who is a qualified professional accountant (eg. ACA, ACCA, CPA).
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS investment company financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and manage the production of interim/annual financial statements and daily workflow for multiple alternative investment client relationships and product types (hedge, private equity, and real estate funds).
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients with responsibility for implementing and supporting service requirements of client relationships.
• Perform technical reviews of hedge, private equity, and real estate funds’ financial statements in accordance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Set targets and priorities; maintain high standards of client service; conduct performance appraisals.
• Be a source of technical support and guidance, reviewing statements and ensuring accuracy prior to issuance.
• Support new business integration and ensure operating models deliver best of breed service.
• Maintain continued professional development through performance reviews and training.
• Deputise for assistant vice president as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Attention to detail

IFRS knowledge

Irish GAAP knowledge

Multi-tasking

Client communication

Deadline-driven

Delegation

Stakeholder management

Education

Finance/business/accounting degree

Professional accountant ACA/ACCA/CPA

Job description

Who we are looking for:

Based in the Dublin office, you will be part of a team of 200+ dedicated financial reporting professionals who are focused on delivering interim and annual US GAAP/IFRS financial statements to a diverse group of alternative investment managers.

Why this role is important to us:

The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Global Services (SSGS). SSGS gives asset owners and managers access to the essential financial tools they need to deliver effective investment solutions. From core custody, accounting, fund administration and shareholder recordkeeping, to complete operations solutions and servicing for alternative assets like OTC derivatives, private equity and real estate, SSGS’ tools help our clients make better investment choices and act on growth opportunities.

Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for:

As a Financial Reporting Officer you will Plan, schedule, and manage the production of interim / annual financial statements and daily workflow for multiple alternative investment client relationships and product types (hedge, private equity, and real estate funds). Act as the primary point of contact for clients with responsibility for implementing and supporting the service requirements of the various client relationships serviced within the group. Perform technical reviews of hedge, private equity, and real estate funds’ financial statements in accordance with relevant GAAP and regulatory requirements. Set individual and team targets and priorities; maintain high standards of client service; conduct performance appraisals and give feedback on individual and team performance. Be a source of technical support and guidance, including reviewing financial statements prepared by your teams and ensuring that all financial statements are accurate and prepared in accordance with the relevant GAAP prior to issuance to external parties (clients / auditors). Support new business integration and ensure operating models are designed to deliver best of breed service to clients leveraging global footprint as necessary. Manage your own continued professional development, through engaging in the performance review process and attending relevant training as per agreed training curriculum. Deputise for your assistant vice president as required from time to time. Perform other duties as required from time to time.

What we value:

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Excellent communicate skills
• Strong leadership abilities
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards as they relate to funds (IFRS, Irish GAAP in particular)
• Ability to multi-task and be comfortable with managing difficult situations as they arise
• Be able to communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, auditors at all levels
• Experience of working to deadlines
• Ability to delegate work to others
• Ability to effectively represent the team to clients and internal stakeholders

Disposition:

Self-motivated Good initiative Professional Multi-tasking ability Enthusiastic Adaptable – ability to develop new approaches to solving problems Flexible Strong inter-personal skills

Education & Preferred Qualifications:

Possess a degree in finance, business / accounting or related discipline

Have 6-8 years’ experience working in a similar environment or related environment, including experience managing staff

The role would also suit someone who is a qualified professional accountant (eg. ACA, ACCA, CPA).

The candidate should possess strong knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS investment company financial statements with previous experience servicing alternative investments.

Disposition Self-motivated Good initiative Professional Multi-tasking ability Enthusiastic Adaptable – ability to develop new approaches to solving problems Flexible Strong inter-personal skills

About State Street What we do.

State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow.

We make all efforts to create a great work environment.

Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive.

• generous medical care
• insurance
• savings plans
• among other perks
• flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs
• wealth of development programs and educational support
• paid volunteer days
• matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility.

We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients.

We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality.

Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader.

You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability.

We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success. We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most.

Join us in shaping the future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careers Read our CEO Statement