Director, Fund/Client Accounting Manager

FUND/CLIENT ACCOUNTING DIRECTOR

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We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Fund/Client Accounting Director to join our Private Equity, Fund Accounting team. This role is located in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

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

• Set guidelines for determining the net asset value (NAV) for funds in various sectors for each measurement cycle, promoting consistency across product areas.
• Oversee relationship management for a broad set of clients, ensuring customer service levels meet client needs and resolving any client issues.
• Participate in sales efforts including RFP and RFI preparation and related presentations.
• Provide oversight and guidance in setting processes that check for the completeness and accuracy of disclosure in financial statements.
• Resolve complex escalated issues from team members.
• Lead analysis of GAAP and/or IFRS rules to determine the impact of new regulations on fund accounting practices. Develop policies to ensure compliance with new regulations.
• Set guidelines, policies, and priorities for drafting financial reports for a broad set of clients to review fund performance. Communicate reports and highly complex accounting intricacies to clients.
• Recruit, direct, motivate, and develop staff, maximizing their individual contributions, professional growth, and ability to function effectively as a team.
• Oversee relationships with senior-level auditors and clients to ensure financial reporting meets expectations and accurately depicts fund performance.
• Manage multiple Fund/Client Accounting teams that serve a broad array of clients. Work is primarily accomplished through subordinate managers.
• Contribute to the achievement of multiple teams’ objectives.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Experience in management preferred.
• Experience at a Big 4 accounting firm preferred.

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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.