VP - Portfolio Accounting

Role Overview: As a Fund Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for providing leadership and direction to a team of employees involved in various fund admin activities. Your team plays a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy of middle office clients" cash and position data for investment management, analytics, compliance, and regulatory purposes. Key Responsibilities: - Manage a team of professionals to achieve established goals, including conducting personnel duties such as performance evaluations, hiring, and disciplinary actions - Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend enhancements in systems, services, and processes, including leading and evaluating system testing - Coordinate staff assignments based on business requirements and staff skill sets to optimize effectiveness - Build and maintain relationships with internal and external clients, serving as an escalation point for complex customer issues - Manage the Risk and Control agenda, including audits, interfacing with auditors, and identifying process gaps - Work closely with senior management to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimization strategies - Collaborate with Sales and CEs on client management and service improvement initiatives - Possess strong knowledge in Reconciliations process & applications - Ensure timely and accurate delivery of all functions within the team - Design and implement Service Level Agreements with Internal & External teams - Work with Fund Accounting leads/teams globally to provide necessary support - Establish regular governance forums with stakeholders - Design and implement oversight and escalation metrics Qualifications: - 10+ years of relevant experience - Chartered Accountant/CFA/MBA/Degree in Finance preferred - Extensive knowledge of funds services and processes, with experience in managing operational delivery being an advantage - Demonstrated leadership and management skills - Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment - Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills - Subject Matter Expert (SME) knowledge in related areas Education: - Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience - Master's degree preferred,