Financial Reporting & Fund Administration Supervisor

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships.  We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.

Brown Brothers Harriman is currently recruiting Fund Administration Supervisor to join our Fund Administration Team.  In this role you will be part of a team with dual responsibilities for Financial Reporting and Expense Administration.

Some of your key responsibilities include:  

·         Review and/or prepare annual, semi-annual and quarterly financial statements and regulatory filings for registered and non-registered investment companies.

·         Assist with problem solving and issue resolution; Utilize best judgment to escalate issues to senior managers as appropriate.

·         Maintain a working familiarity with applicable laws, regulations and interpretation of governing financial statements and disclosure, including the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Internal Revenue Code, GAAP, IFRS, Regulation S-X and other applicable requirements.

·         Assist with fund audits with all applicable internal and external parties.

·         Communicate appropriately with the Fund Reporting Manager with respect to all timetables and workflow and communicate to the extent appropriate about all relevant matters with other department members within BBH.

·         Perform special projects as directed by the Financial Reporting Manager.

·         Maintain knowledge related to regulatory changes affecting funds.

·         Overseeing and coordinating the daily operations of all expense administration including direct oversight of personnel such as the Expense Administration Representatives and the Senior Expense Administration Representatives

·         Managing the allocation of work and the review and administration of invoices, forecasts, accrual calculations, reporting and daily requests from internal colleagues and clients.

·         Report regularly on the allocation of work, the control environment, process improvements, opportunities for improvement, and the challenges and successes of each current Fund Administration team member.    

·         Coordinating communication with clients and external auditors on a regular basis, ensuring timely and accurate responses to any queries/information provision

·         Performing the internal controls agreed for the process

·         Ensuring accuracy, timeliness and completeness of all client related tasks, including communicating with other BBH teams

Desired Qualifications:

·         At least 3 years of relevant work experience in audit / financial reporting / finance related area

·         Prior experience in managing a team and/or managing a project would be an asset

·         Highly organized and detail oriented, continuously seeking learning opportunities and striving to develop professional knowledge

·         Strong numerical ability and analytical skills

·         Pro-active, mature and able to work with respect to the previously agreed timeline

·         Primary degree in a finance or accounting related discipline, and/or equivalent work experience would be an asset

·         Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

·         Computer literate with Excel and Word skills

Salary Range

MA: 65,000 - $90,000. + Annual Target Bonus

BBH and its affiliates' compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being. 

We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

About BBH:

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.

We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another. 

We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation.  As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.

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