Manager - Global Financial Reporting

Company: Vanguard
Location: Dublin
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Manages the daily operations of a team that reviews complex fund financial reporting deliverables completed by third party service providers to verify accuracy and assist in resolving issues. Leads and oversees the development, implementation and administration of various strategic initiatives within the department.Core Responsibilities

• Hires, evaluates, and supervises engaged crew. Provides guidance and training as necessary to develop crew. Sets performance standards, reviews performance, and makes informed compensation decisions in accordance with all applicable Human Resources policies and procedures. Develops key succession plans.
• Drives business results, leads initiatives to reduce risk and improve processes to realize strategic outcomes.
• Performs analytical review of reports for medium to high complexity funds for accuracy. Validates results and performs control checks to ensure accurate results from service providers. Resolves complex issues or requests for information.
• Oversees the completion of the group's key deliverables, service provider performance and KPIs.
• Develops and implements complex operational plans to achieve departmental and corporate objectives. Works with management in the planning, development, and execution of short- and long-range goals. Demonstrates initiative and creativity in independently recommending and implementing solutions. Analyzes costs impacting decisions.
• Completes fund financial statements and reports for shareholders and regulatory reporting in accordance with local regulatory reporting requirements. Serves as central point of contact and technical expert for the department. Shares knowledge and assists colleagues with problem resolution.
• Presents financial reporting results to Senior leaders and Boards of Directors.
• Manages policies and procedures, maintains a robust control environment, and makes strong recommendations for process and control improvements.
• Monitor current and upcoming accounting standards and formally document positions for financial reporting regulations promulgated by US, UK and Irish GAAP, SORP, IFRS and IFRS equivalents.
• Partner with Fund Accounting Policy to monitor and communicate new standards and rules, and the potential impact on Vanguard, to accountants and management.
• Interface with internal and external parties on assessing the impact of accounting and regulatory guidance. Engage externally with industry committees and industry discussions.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
  Qualifications
  • Undergraduate degree (in accounting or finance). CPA and/or MS/MBA highly preferred or equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Minimum of five years related work experience, with at least 2 years of in financial services. Supervisory experience preferred.
  • Strong technical accounting and analytical skills.
  • Ability to function in a high volume/fast paced environment working with multiple and diverse responsibilities.
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills/presentation skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.In Finance we are committed to providing you a supportive and inclusive environment, one where all crew feel a sense of belonging and diverse voices make a positive impact globally. Learn more about #FINclusion and how you can join us in raising the bar on excellence.Interested in learning more about the role and our organization? Visit the Finance Divisional site to learn more about our organization and key initiatives our crew are helping to drive.You should be aware this will designate you as a Fund Access Person and carries with it certain responsibilities and restrictions. Reference the Code of Ethics Policy for further details.Future of WorkDuring the pandemic, we transitioned to a work from home model for the majority of our crew and we continue to interview, hire, and on-board future crew remotely.As we have developed the path forward, we have taken a thoughtful approach that both maximizes the advantages of working remotely and the many benefits of coming together and collaborating in a shared workspace. We believe that in-person interactions among our crew are important for preserving our unique culture and advantageous for the personal development of our crew.When our Crew return to the office, many will work in our hybrid model. A smaller proportion of our crew will operate in the Work from Home work model (for example, field sales crew); or in the Work from Office model (for example, portfolio managers).The working model that your role falls into will be communicated to you in the interview process - please do ask if you are unsure. We encourage you to make the decision regarding your job interview and offer knowing which model your role will fall into. We will test and learn as our ways of working evolve and will continue to evaluate working models along the way.

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