Fund Accounting, AVP

Fund Accounting Manager - Assistant Vice President

We are looking for a dynamic Fund Accounting Manager to lead end to end service delivery, operational performance, risk, and client outcomes for one of our most significant clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, delivering high quality client service support.
• Ensure effective day to day BAU service delivery from the Ireland Fund Accounting team and global operations teams servicing this client.
• Elevate and remediate issues in a timely manner, including NAV production, client and regulatory reporting, accounting query resolution, and reconciliation investigation.
• Report and resolve errors, provide staff training, and update operational procedures to maintain controls and mitigate risk.
• Collaborate with teams across our global operating model to service clients and support transformation initiatives, creating efficiencies through technological enhancements.
• Support the delivery of change initiatives for the client, including transitions, launches, and operating model changes.
• Develop an effective oversight framework for the client service model to identify, prioritise and resolve issues.
• Build a strong talent pipeline, oversee succession planning, and implement a culture of risk excellence and accountability.

Managerial Responsibilities

• Ensure the team understands reporting lines, scope of responsibilities, objectives, training and competence.
• Develop effective working relationships and communications with leaders and staff, motivating and supporting them.
• Plan succession for critical roles and foster a culture of ownership and accountability.
• Maintain the highest level of the Code of Conduct in personal and staff behaviour.

Qualifications & Skills

• Primary degree and/or professional accounting qualification (or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in Fund Accounting or a comparable financial services environment supporting complex fixed income funds and derivative instruments.
• Experience supporting ETF funds is beneficial but not essential.
• Strong leadership capability with a track record of setting and maintaining high standards.
• Clear, confident communication skills and ability to engage effectively with clients, employees and stakeholders.
• Strong delegation, prioritisation and organisational skills, able to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and develop teams, supporting personal and professional growth.
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on quality and control, working effectively under pressure.
• High levels of self motivation, resilience and enthusiasm, making timely decisions in high pressure situations.

Benefits

• Competitive medical care, insurance and savings plans.
• Flexible Work Programs to match personal needs.
• Access to development programmes and educational support.
• Paid volunteer days, matching gift programmes and employee networks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, colour, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.