Dept Head I Fund Acctg

Functional Title Department Head I Officer -Fund Accounting

Salary Grade 11

POSITION SUMMARY

The Department Head I participates as part of the senior management team to oversee the operations and service levels of a major product or combined business lines. This position applies extensive functional expertise, leadership, initiative, creativity, and management skills including delegation and the ability to instill enthusiasm and commitment among team members. In addition, the position demonstrates excellent client communication and relationship skills to enable the group to maintain high quality service standards.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Relationship Management

• Direct and coordinate client interactions and support transactions/operations. Establish and maintain a culture of superior service in accordance with BBH's global strategy.
• Build and maintain strong client and internal relationships.
• Form strategic partnerships by providing resources and expertise to maximize business success.

2. Risk and Control

• Draw upon extensive functional expertise of product/service area to balance day to day operations with the strategic direction set for the business unit.
• Oversee and ensure compliance to all procedures whether internal or agreed external policies.
• Monitor operational issues and follow through on effective problem resolution with management of supporting departments.

3.Product Development

• Participate in product development initiatives including research and implementation of client solutions.

4.Management

• Assist senior management with ongoing project management and act as a professional voice for the department and firm as a whole.
• Actively manage direct reports and other staff by establishing timely and challenging performance standards, providing ongoing feedback and conducting annual performance appraisals.
• Participate in the career development of staff and act as a positive role model and mentor.
• Participate in the interview and selection process, attract highly qualified, high potential candidates for the firm.
• Actively manage staff performance and progressive discipline process for employees failing to meet expectations.
• Delegates and manages performance - delegates effectively by clearly communicating objectives, standards, responsibilities, and milestones while holding individuals and teams accountable for achieving results.
• Implement strategy through communicating a strategic vision that leverages and builds the firm's strengths to deliver a competitive advantage.

5. Financial Control

• Ensure the most effective use of the firm's resources through careful planning, analysis, and control.
• Facilitate salary and bonus planning for the department.

6. Technology/Innovation Productivity

• Seek to increase efficiency while maintaining a high degree of service and client satisfaction.

POSITION SCOPE

Primary internal and external contacts with whom position interacts, and purpose/nature of contact:

• Internal Clients: Operations, Systems, Investor Services, BBH Partnership. External Clients and Vendors.
• Nature of communications involves consensus building; advising, interpreting and assessing relevant issues.
• Communications are often global in their application.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education level and/or relevant experience(s)

• BA/BS degree and/or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of financial services industry experience related to functional area of expertise-Fund Accounting
• 5 + years of progressive management experience.
• Experience managing multiple internal or client relationships.
• Experience working on implementation projects. Excellent presentation skills.
• Proven ability to motivate staff to perform and deliver high levels of client service.
• Ability to communicate openly and sincerely.
• Ability to conduct oneself with a high level of professionalism exhibiting the highest respect for the client and BBH support areas.
• Proven ability to manage and implement change.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to think and work independently

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