Fund Accounting Supervisor

Brown Brothers Harriman • Boston, MA

1d • $65,000 - $90,000

About The Position

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships. We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career. The Fund Accounting Supervisor will be responsible for the effective direction and supervision of specialized derivative processing, exception resolution, and reconciliation activities for a team of 3 to 7 direct reports. The Supervisor and team will work on the Complex Derivative / SWAP team within Fund Accounting Services. Core responsibilities will include ensuring that our client’s derivative trades are communicated and processed correctly on our core accounting platform in relation to the business line’s net asset value (NAV). Additional responsibilities will include position and cash reconciliation along with ensuring staff is properly trained. The supervisor will be directly involved with process improvements with current technology (I.e. computer robotics and AI) to ensure that they team continues to scale growth and operate in an efficient environment.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree or equivalent work experience.
• 2 to 3 years of fund accounting, custody, securities processing or other industry experience.
• Interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate professionally with others.
• An aptitude for analytical and problem resolution.
• Self Starter, proactive, and objective oriented.
• Enthusiastic leadership skills and ability to engage others.
• Ability to work on US Holidays

Nice To Haves

• 1 year supervisory experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Risk and Workflow Management Supervise a specialized accounting group ensuring timely and accurate product delivery, proper escalation and resolution of high exposure items, and adherence to best practice standards and controls. Communicate professionally and constructively to effectively resolve issues in order to minimize risk and NAV exposure.
• Leadership and Staff Supervision Understand competencies required for successful job performance and use knowledge to coach and develop team members as well as to identify training needs. Energize and inspire team by generating excitement, a sense of pride, and a drive to excel. Consistently provide employees with constructive and timely feedback, both positive and negative. Leverage metrics to quantify performance where available. Ensure employees have the information and tools necessary to progress. Communicate a clear career path. Assign responsibility effectively based on expertise and strengths of team members.
• Quality Assurance/Control Ensure daily output standards, both quality and timeliness, are met consistently. Ensure adherence to all established best practice policies, procedures and controls. Assist management in the implementation of policies, procedures and controls. Monitor volume, workflows and overtime of team. Identify and resolve workflow issues. Review error and omission situations and look for corrective action Assist in the development and production of management reporting
• Process Improvement Help to enhance the productivity of the unit by identifying opportunities to increase output/capacity through workflow improvements Challenge all processes, procedures and practices and constantly look for a better way to meet deliverables.

Benefits

• BBH and its affiliates' compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing.
• BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees