VP of Fund Accounting

We have partnered up with global leader in the asset management/investment company located in Boston and seeking to hire a VP of Fund Accounting.  Our client offers the ability to grow, great benefits and very competitive compensation packages.

Responsibilities include:

• Rendering accurate and timely accounting statements in compliance with customer expectations and departmental standards
• Monitoring cash and asset variances between the core systems and the accounting system on a daily basis and resolving discrepancies
• Communicating with service partners to ensure the timely resolution of all inquiries both internally and externally
• Performing "buddy reviews" for other accountants prior to rendering final portfolio valuations
• Assisting with systems testing for any new releases or enhancements and maintaining a system of filing and account profiles to facilitate continuity at all times
• Reviewing and controlling of the daily operation, ensuring adherence to procedures and controls and providing necessary data to senior management and clients
• Reviewing NAVs and yields prior to release
• Communicating all department information to the team through regular scheduled meetings and cascading the broader organizational goals to the team, ensuring that these are understood and embraced and are part of individual and team objectives
• Representing Fund Accounting with key stakeholders including fund management, the custodian, the transfer agent and all other related parties

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10-15 years of Mutual Fund and accounting experience
• BA/BS-Accounting oriented, MBA or CPA preferred
• Project and program management with a demonstrated track record of project delivery
• Control focus with a thorough understanding of operational risk
• Detailed knowledge of business processes and procedures as well as service and systems (including downstream impacts)