Private Equity, Fund/Client Accounting Manager
At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading 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 a leader in the industry, 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 Private Equity, Fund/Client Accounting Manager 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:
- Oversees 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.
- Ensure that your respective teams are operating efficiently, coordinates client deliverables, and ensures timely delivery.
- Oversees multiple teams in determining the net asset value (NAV) for assigned funds for each measurement cycle - You will be involved in the review of their allocated funds.
- Involved in the review of capital call and distribution calculations and notices. You will ensure that these are calculated in line with the underlying fund documentation.
- Builds relationships with assigned clients and resolves any escalated issues related to fund calculations and accounting.
- Provides guidance to teams to ensure that accounting records are maintained in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Resolves escalated issues from team members.
- You will support new fund launches by joining client calls, reviewing fund documentation, and ensuring appropriate system setups.
- 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.
- Recruits, guides, 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. Involved in projects at both a global and client level. Ensures project deliverables are completed in a timely manner and any testing required is completed
- Identifying any areas of efficiency in the NAV process and ensuring tasks are automated where possible
- Contributes to the achievement of team objectives
To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Professional designation (CPA, ACA, ACCA, or CFA) preferred
- Experience in private equity and fund or client accounting
- Excellent leadership and team collaboration skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in accounting software and systems including Investran and Geneva
- Exceptional 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
- People management experience required
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.