Fund Accounting, Assistant Vice President

Fund Accounting Assistant Vice PresidentExperienced Fund Accounting leader to join the North America Accounting Organization and lead a team of Fund Accountants to produce and deliver NAVs for our clients.As Fund Accounting Assistant Vice President, you will:Account for the day-to-day management of a functional team(s) and manage daily service delivery and production activities performed by staffPrimary contact and key escalation point for operational issues, provide technical expertise to resolve daily problemsAct as primary contact and escalation point for operational issuesManage and escalate issues related CoE's and other Shared ServicesManage daily operations and production activities of the Accounting teamCoordinate the implementation of new funds, systems and processes. Assist with client conversions and other client projectsOrganize Shared Service internal meetings, as needed, and compiles related documentation, assisting with the coordination and development of the agenda and may attend meetings to record notes and action itemsIdentify and implement consistent operational best practicesAssist with compliance/fiduciary reviews and auditsTrain, develop and motivate new staff, complete performance appraisalsProvide coaching and development opportunities to staff, participate in individual on-going training and developmentProvide technical expertise to resolve daily problemsServe on committees. Help define and implement new company initiativesDuring the course of normal day to day operation, be responsible for identifying any unusual or potentially suspicious transaction activity and must report and/or escalate in accordance with corporate policy and guidelines detailed in relevant operating proceduresOther duties as assignedThese skills will help you succeed in this role:Demonstrates strong technology skills, as well as problem solving and analytical skillsDemonstrates an ability to be a leader within their team, as well as be a leader amongst your peersStrong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, which includes excellent time management skillsSolid understanding of operational functions within Custody and/or Fund Accounting. Ability to provide technical expertise to resolve daily problems.Education & Preferred Qualifications:BS/BA in Business, Accounting, Finance or equivalent experience preferred7 to 10 years of experience in related accounting or finance field preferredSalary Range:$70,000 - $130,000 AnnualThe range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.Employees are eligible to participate in State Street's comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.