Enterprise Services Intermediate Manager - Project and Financial Management

At Brown Brothers Harriman, we believe no job is too big or small for any of us to handle if it helps our clients. We value passionate, committed people who enjoy collaborating with others to find new solutions to complex business challenges. We are looking for the type of person who speaks their mind, truly listens and steps outside their role to add value wherever they can. Someone who is driven to get things done and views obstacles as an exciting challenge that demands a creative solution. Above all, we seek someone who takes great pride in their work and is inspired and motivated by their role in protecting and enhancing our client's financial well-being.

If you are looking for an entrepreneurial environment where you can learn and thrive, Brown Brothers Harriman is the right place for you. Brown Brothers Harriman is currently recruiting an ES Intermediate Manager to join our Enterprise Services Management. In this role you will:

The ES Intermediate Manager - Project and Financial Management will be responsible for the management and direction of a specific function within Enterprise Services. This individual will have direct oversight of activities and issues that may impact the achievement of the objectives of the division. This will include management of a small to moderate-sized group of employees who typically receive direct management from team specific supervisors. Responsibilities will be to oversee the coordination of BBH accounting, general record-keeping, budgeting, invoice processing and management reporting requirements associated with firm wide Enterprise Services & Facilities initiatives. This position requires strong analytical skills and is responsible for ensuring that there is appropriate documentation evidencing the accuracy and completeness of the financial records of the division. This position will team with Global Controller counterparts to assess, communicate, and implement accounting best practices firm wide and ensure that innovative actions are taken to track and improve accounting processes and management reporting.

Some of your key responsibilities include:

1.Financial Management & Reporting

• Participate in the analysis and design of automated solutions to business problems
• Oversee and manages division's operating budget and coordinates the review with the section managers and Controllers throughout the year.
• Oversee the A/P function for non-Systems related expenses. This includes the third party BPO tasks.
• Coordinate with the Occupancy Controller to investigate firm-wide facilities accounting activities with the objective of establishing firm-wide financial control over these activities
• Hold meetings with Global Controllers as required
• Assists in the analysis of financial management reporting with section manager responsible for Dining Services vendor
• Develop flexible management reporting tools
• Produce management reporting for the division and spend reporting for the firm

2. Productivity & Management

• Ensure the smooth, effective operation of the function; including proper product delivery, proper escalation and resolution of high exposure items, maintaining proper balance of cost, control and client service
• Review the workflow schedules as they correspond to staff coverage and overtime requests
• Ensure the efficient operation and administration of department vendor relations; including: daily operations, invoice reconciliation, requests for proposal, and troubleshooting.

3. Process Improvement

• Develop and maintain a culture of results-oriented, continuous, process improvement. This includes developing and achieving leap goals, challenging all processes, procedures, and practices, and focusing on solutions (not "good reasons").

4. Risk Management & Control

• Identify areas of risk and ensure quality control measures are in place, understood and followed by staff before errors occur
• Develop and implement policy and procedure

5. Product Development

• Ensure standard suite of products is competitive, strategic, well defined and critical to our clients
• Lead development of the firm's A/P process, including the signing authorities and systems enhancements and implementations
• Act as an analyst for Procurement to Pay systems projects and work with the System admins on those tools
• Take a lead role in liaising with counterparts in Systems, Controllers, Compliance, and Risk on the Procure to Pay process

6. Client Service

• Lead staff by setting high standards, providing a thoughtful approach, having a committed attitude, and by being an effective representative of the division
• Review client inquiries for professional and expedient processing by the team
• Act as primary liaison between the firm and vendor(s) to ensure product efficiency and the overall client satisfaction for the services provided

7. People

• Cultivate staff relationship across all Enterprise Services locations
• Develop employees by providing training, mentoring, performance management, succession planning as well as appropriately challenging assignments and assistance with career planning. This includes accountability for partnering with HR on recruiting, hiring and orientation
• Conduct regular scheduled meetings with the team for delegation of tasks, follow-up and staff development
• Administer Performance Appraisals for direct reports

Education level and/or relevant experience(s):

• BA/BS degree
• 8+ years of management & financial analysis experience preferred
• CPA and/or CFA a plus

Knowledge and skills (general and technical):

• Proven people management and development skills
• Proven ability to deliver on business plan
• Proven ability to motivate team
• Strong analytical skills combined with the capacity for creative problem solving
• Strong PC skills (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Demonstrated technological expertise and experience with BBH PC applications
• Administrative, organizational and planning skills
• Proven relationship and consensus building skills
• Results orientation
• Enthusiastic leadership skills, ability to engage others
• Thrives in a fast paced environment
• Readily accepts responsibility for direct reports

About our Company:

For nearly 200 years, Brown Brothers Harriman has provided expertise in Private Banking, Investment Management, and Investor Services. Located throughout 18 offices across the globe, we are committed to helping our clients navigate the increasingly complex global market by being their most valued, trusted and differentiated partner.

The loyalty we earn from our clients comes from two things: the quality of our people and the culture of our firm. That's why we invest so much time and energy in attracting and developing the very best talent globally. We hire bright, entrepreneurial individuals, educate them on our client's business, provide them the resources to succeed, and then give them the freedom to excel. This results in a diverse team of individuals who inspire each other to share their unique perspective while working together to discover the next great idea. Our deep respect for a healthy work-life balance drives our comprehensive total rewards package that helps our employees live their best life, grow personally and professionally, and get rewarded for the results they deliver.

What We Offer:

• Direct access to clients, information and experts across all business areas around the world
• Opportunities to grow your expertise, take on new challenges, and reinvent yourself-without leaving the firm
• A culture of inclusion that values each employee's unique perspective
• High-quality benefits program emphasizing good health, financial security, and peace of mind
• Rewarding work with the flexibility to enjoy personal and family experiences at every career stage
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to your community and help transform the lives of others

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

Boston