Dept Head I Fund Acctg

At BBH we value diverse backgrounds, so if your experience looks a little different from what we've outlined and you think you can bring value to the role, we will still welcome your application!

What You Can Expect At BBH:

If you join BBH you will find a collaborative environment that enables you to step outside your role to add value wherever you can. You will have direct access to clients, information and experts across all business areas around the world. BBH will provide you with opportunities to grow your expertise, take on new challenges, and reinvent yourself-without leaving the firm. We encourage a culture of inclusion that values each employee's unique perspective. We provide a high-quality benefits program emphasizing good health, financial security, and peace of mind. Ultimately we want you to have rewarding work with the flexibility to enjoy personal and family experiences at every career stage. Our BBH Cares program offers volunteer opportunities to give back to your community and help transform the lives of others

Department Head 1 Fund Accounting

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.

Responsibilities;

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.

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.

Product Development

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

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 an 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.

Delegates and manages performance - delegates effectively by clearly communicating objectives, standards, responsibilities, and milestones while holding individuals and teams accountable for achieving results.

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.

Technology/Innovation Productivity

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

Desired Qualifications:

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.

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