Financial Reporting_Vice President

Job Title

Vice President - Accounting Control Group (ACG)

Short Description

The ACG team is responsible for ensuring the overall quality and timeliness of financial reporting and audit cycles for all funds and clients.

Posting Description

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The Accounting Control Group is dedicated to providing Fund Accounting Audit cycle management, Financial Reporting cycle support, and inquiry resolution.

Job Summary

As a Vice President in the Accounting Control Group, you will be responsible for overseeing the overall quality and timeliness of financial reporting and audit cycles for all funds and clients. You will lead a team dedicated to providing Fund Accounting Audit cycle management, Financial Reporting cycle support, and inquiry resolution. This role is ideal for candidates with a prior background in mutual or hedge fund accounting or NAV oversight seeking to leverage their experience in an analytical and externally facing role

• Oversee offshore team's production of monthly deliverables including audit confirmation letters and report packages
• Review general ledger adjusting entries, if required
• Research and respond to auditor and internal inquiries. Represent on calls and in-person meetings with external auditors and clients.
• Analyze accounting records and be able to clearly articulate fund accounting transactions/processes to clients, external audit firms, and internal business partners.
• Engage in developing internal reviews of accounting records and ad-hoc projects and process enhancements.
• Establish rapport and work with local and global Senior Management teams to drive various technology & operations projects.
• Coach, develop and mentor staff including setting objectives, providing feedback, and managing day to day escalation items and resolution of complex audit discussion topics.
• Develop a strong knowledge of internal systems, operations, and client structures, i.e. various types of portfolios, deliverables, and client specific requirements.

• Qualified Chartered Accountant/MBA finance having at least 10+ years of experience in Financial Services industry/Financial Reporting/ Fund accounting/Audit in a service delivery model.
• Prior experience in Fund Accounting or Financial Reporting 10+ years.
• Quantitative analysis and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem/issue resolution skills; good critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Ability to interact with senior individuals internally and externally, produce metrics and management reporting, drive projects.
• Understanding of various investment types including fixed income, equities, and derivatives.
• Ability to explain general fund accounting principles, cash and asset reconciliation items, and calculation of interest income, amortization, dividends, complex corporate actions, etc.

• Exceptional leadership and staff development skills with prior team management experience managing at least 6-10 individuals.
• Experience interacting directly with clients and/or auditors strongly preferred, including in-person meetings and/or presentations.
• Skill to partner with internal teams and external clients to ensure resolution of open queries or exception items.
• Team player with the ability to work productively within a group and maintain a high degree of independence.
• Ability to initiate and drive change and process improvements.