Fund Accounting Group Manager

Citi; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a senior Fund Accounting Group Manager - SVP to lead a team delivering NAV valuations and related fund accounting services. The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, risk management, and strategic oversight within the Operations - Transaction Services framework.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in fund accounting and financial services, with strong client management and project leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Chartered Accountant / CFA / MBA a plus.
• Experience within financial markets and fund accounting.
• Experience in financial services, client management, project management, strategic management, operational management, and resource and expense management.
• Experience with people management and working with multiple stakeholders.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting concepts, financial services, and global financial markets.
• Ability to manage client relationships.
• Demonstrated talent assessment as well as the ability to manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage fund accounting operations at a site or functional level including people managers and cross-department collaboration.
• Assess new business viability against existing capabilities and recommend actions.
• Support employee career progression through defined paths and PDPs.
• Evaluate risk and controls, ensuring compliance to established controls.
• Lead strategic planning with business units and prioritize development requirements.
• Monitor P&L, expenses, budget and planning.
• Set and achieve department goals and handle escalation of complex issues.
• Drive compliance and governance across the department.

Skills

Financial markets

Fund accounting

Client management

Project management

People management

Accounting concepts

Stakeholder management

Talent assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree/university degree or equivalent experience

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Fund Accounting Group Manager - Senior Vice President is a senior management level position responsible for accomplishing results through the management of a team or department, driving a variety of fund valuation activities in coordination with the Operations - Transaction Services team. The overall objective of this role is to ensure the seamless delivery of activities associated with Net Asset Valuations (NAV's).

Responsibilities

• Manage fund accounting operations at a site or functional level including people managers as well as partner across department and business to develop and enhance cost effective solutions that meet client expectations and needs
• Assess new business viability against existing business capabilities and make appropriate recommendations
• Assist and encourage employee career progression through defined career paths, management processes, appropriate training, and Professional Development Plans (PDPs)
• Evaluate risk and controls, including operational impact of changes in legislation, and ensure compliance to established controls
• Lead strategic planning process with business units and prioritize business development requirements to completion
• Monitor Profit and Loss (P&L), expense managements, budget, and planning
• Monitor, set, and achieve established department goals during day-to-day operations as well as serve as point of escalation for complex issues and manage resolution of issues and new business requests
• Direct and participate in department and industry initiatives as well as support corporate governance and ethics
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Chartered Accountant / CFA / MBA a plus
• Experience within financial markets and fund accounting
• Experience in financial services, client management, project management, strategic management, operational management, and resource and expense management
• Experience with people management and working with multiple stakeholders
• Advanced knowledge of accounting concepts, financial services, and global financial markets
• Ability to manage client relationships
• Demonstrated talent assessment as well as the ability to manage client relationships

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred

Job Family Group

Operations - Transaction Services

Job Family

Fund Accounting

Time Type

Full time

Primary Location

Tampa Florida United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range

$130,880.00 - $196,320.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Anticipated Posting Close Date

Apr 20, 2026

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