Managing Director, Fund Accounting
Managing Director, Fund Accounting
About the Company
Expanding provider of investment management, research & trading services
Industry
Financial Services
Type
Public Company
Founded
1792
Employees
10,001+
Categories
- Financial Services
- Investment Management
- Consulting & Professional Services
- B2B
- Asset Management
- Boston
- Finance
- Insurance
- Publicly Traded
- Angel Investment
- Banking
Specialties
- investment management
- custodian
- etf
- financial products
- fund accounting
- relationship management
- research
- trading
- and investment servicing
Business Classifications
- B2B
About the Role
The Company is seeking a Managing Director for Fund Accounting with a strong background in investment services. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the fund accounting service delivery for a key client, ensuring the highest standards of control, governance, and client expectation are met. This role is pivotal in maintaining the integrity of client reporting, valuation, and operational decision-making. The Managing Director will have full accountability for the end-to-end delivery of all fund accounting services, driving a culture of service excellence, and managing a dedicated fund accounting team. They will also be the senior escalation point for any material service, control, or client matters and will be expected to lead senior client engagement and provide timely, action-oriented reporting to support effective oversight. Applicants for the Managing Director position should have a primary degree, professional accounting qualification, or equivalent experience, with a preference for a background in fund accounting and investment services. A minimum of 10 years' experience in the field is ideal, along with a proven track record of senior leadership in large, complex client relationships. The role requires a deep understanding of securities, investment strategies, market practices, and operating risk, as well as a strong knowledge of fund accounting products and processes. The candidate must be adept at managing in a regulated environment, with a focus on risk management, control effectiveness, and service resilience. Comprehensive skills in business administration, strategic planning, and operational execution are essential, as is the ability to make sound decisions in high-pressure situations and to build a high-performing team culture.
Hiring Manager Title
Head of Fund Accounting
Functions
- Finance
- Business Development
- Strategy