Fund Accountant at BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Job Description

The Fund Accountant is responsible for specialized accounting support of commingled investment portfolios within the business line. Leveraging our fund accounting technology, Fund Accountants will complete one or more key aspects of net asset value execution including; transactions, capital stock, expenses, corporate actions, cash, and special handling, as well as break identification and resolution. Fund Accountants ensure daily accounting deliverables are timely and accurate.

The Fund Accounting Services Division takes pride in the accuracy and precision of analyzing, documenting and reporting fund performance for our clients. Our Fund Accounting Services Division is comprised of several specialty teams including Central Pricing, NAV, Audit and Fund Accounting Teams. Whether you have prior finance experience or are looking to try something new we welcome individuals with various professional backgrounds. At BBH, we value your specialized knowledge and facilitate trainings and mentorship opportunities that will enable you to build on to your skill set and further your career in this competitive industry.

To be successful, you'll need to:

-Willingness to share your ideas and process improvements at the peer level and with senior level management.

-Encourage proactive communication within your team and with clients. Take time to really listen to your client's needs, understand their goals and how you can improve their experience.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Process Transactions

• Ensure daily output maintains department/team standards for quality and timeliness.


• Help to ensure team deadlines and/or requirements are being met.


• Manage daily production reporting.

Problem Resolution

• Monitor and assist in the resolution of issues.


• Interact with other BBH departments on resolution of issues.

Communications

• Communicate professionally and constructively to effectively resolve issues in order to minimize risk and exposure.


• Communicate with internal departments as necessary.

Process Improvement

• Gain an understanding of the big picture of how specific function impacts the firm.


• Contribute to Division/Firm process improvement activities.

Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree and/or equivalent work experience.


• Prior experience in a financial services environment is a plus.

What we offer:

• A collegial atmosphere focused on teamwork and healthy competition.


• Multifaceted opportunities that enable you to interact with more than one area of the firm, challenge yourself and add value.


• A chance to gain global competence working with clients, industry experts and colleagues located in 17 BBH offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia.


• Premium and accessible benefits program promoting healthy lifestyles, financial security, career development and a wide variety of opportunities to devote time to philanthropic initiatives.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.

Full time

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