Fund Reporting Manager (contract)

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Job Summary:

We’re seeking an experienced Fund Reporting Manager to join our Financial Reporting team during peak cycle. In this role, you’ll lead the preparation and review of financial statements for a portfolio of alternative investment funds, ensure GAAP compliance, oversee staff assignments, and collaborate closely with internal teams, offshore preparers, auditors, and clients.

This position is based in Everett, MA and follows a hybrid schedule — 4 days onsite and 1 day remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a Financial Reporting team responsible for preparing and reviewing financial statements for investment funds on behalf of assigned clients and funds. Manage the performance of assigned staff and set team priorities.
• Ensure financial statements meet the relevant accounting standards (e.g. US GAAO etc.) and any applicable regulatory standards. Review changes in accounting and disclosure standards to direct process changes needed to ensure compliance.
• Plan, organize and monitor the production of financial statements for funds on behalf of BNY.
• Maintain and provide regular management information on relevant aspects of team and team deliverables.
• Review and sign-off of financial draft reports, accounts files and other associated calculations and information.
• Ensure effective and cooperative liaison with external and internal parties relevant to team deliverables.
• Participate and contribute to ongoing development of Financial Reporting structures, processes and controls. Represent the Financial Reporting department on ad-hoc projects and specific tasks as required.
• Present fund reports to the Board of Directors to ensure good governance and communication of fund status.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience within a fund administrator or Big 4 firm with fund investments exposure.
• Proficiency with Excel and the MS Office Suite.
• Bachelors degree in Finance and/or Accounting (preferred) or related.
• Strong accounting knowledge covering relevant accounting standards and regulations including US GAAP and investment fund structures (Alternative funds, Private Equity hedge funds etc.).
• Experienced in use of financial reporting platforms, including Confluence Unity and/or DFIN Arc Reporting, to prepare, review, and publish accurate financial reporting is an advantage.
• Deadline driven with effective time management and ability to work under pressure.
• Professional accounting qualification advantageous.
• Strong communication skills, especially with offshore teams.

Preferred

• CPA or similar credential

Why Join Us

Join a collaborative, high-performing Financial Reporting team that operates with strong structure, clear expectations, and a commitment to accuracy and excellence. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of alternative investment fund structures while working with experienced VPs in a supportive environment.

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