Expense Administration Senior Representative

At BBH we value diverse backgrounds, so if your experience looks a little different from what we've outlined and you think you can bring value to the role, we will still welcome your application!

What You Can Expect At BBH:

If you join BBH you will find a collaborative environment that enables you to step outside your role to add value wherever you can. You will have direct access to clients, information and experts across all business areas around the world. BBH will provide you with opportunities to grow your expertise, take on new challenges, and reinvent yourself—without leaving the firm. We encourage a culture of inclusion that values each employee’s unique perspective. We provide a high-quality benefits program emphasizing good health, financial security, and peace of mind. Ultimately we want you to have rewarding work with the flexibility to enjoy personal and family experiences at every career stage. Our BBH Cares program offers volunteer opportunities to give back to your community and help transform the lives of others.

Join us as an Expense Administration Senior Representative

Brown Brothers Harriman is currently recruiting an Expense Administration Senior Representative. The Senior Expense Representative is a seasoned member of the team and has proven to be well versed and consistent contributor in all facets of the Expense Administration function. The Senior oversees and administers to fund expense accounts while also providing review oversight and guidance to the Expense Administration Representatives. The Senior also provides leadership, mentoring and training to the Representatives related to the ongoing review and administration of invoices, forecasts, accrual calculations, reporting and daily operations.

Some of your key responsibilities include:

• Calculates and maintains fee calculations and statistical information assigned to expense accounts (frequency may be daily, monthly, quarterly, annually or ad hoc depending on expense type or client request)
• Reviews, tracks and forwards on for processing all invoices assigned and/or those specifically related to assigned expense accounts
• Maintains and administers to each assigned expense account’s budget and forecasting process
• Assists with any fund events impacting the expense structure for assigned accounts as events go into effect such as product launches, mergers, liquidations or other client directed changes
• Assists where required with periodic wires, journal entries, adjustments, or other manual efforts related to expense administration
• Takes ownership of assigned expense accounts and is continually prepared to support all accrual rate changes, periodic adjustments, daily fluctuations, ad hoc inquiries from pricing teams, and reporting inquires related to both the balance sheet and the statement of operations related to assigned expense accounts
• Prepares, maintains and evolves periodic reporting (control reports, board reports, etc.) as required internally or externally by the client(s)
• Effectively communicates findings to clients and to colleagues either verbally or written as required
• Continually reassesses, develops, and implements processes that will increase efficiency within the team, while maintaining the highest standards of analysis and levels of output
• Utilizes effective analytical and research techniques to resolve inquiries
• Assists with projects and changes as requested
• Assists with process maintenance and updates as needed
• Provides consistent, positive mentoring and development of Administrator skills and levels of productivity
• Ensures consistent, positive development of Senior level technical and leadership skills

What we offer:

• 2 additional days added to your holiday calendar for Culture Celebration and Community Service
• Private medical care for you and your family
• Life Insurance
• Hybrid Working Opportunities
• Professional trainings and qualification support
• Thrive Wellbeing Program
• Online benefit platform
• Contracts for an indefinite period of time with no probation period

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in financial product accounting, financial product reporting, or basic accounting and analysis preferred
• Aptitude for numbers, accuracy and analysis
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Working knowledge of accrual based and cash-based accounting
• Ability to adapt to, and utilize, new systems and tools as they become available
• Above average time management skills to meet the daily demands of assigned responsibilities while also attending to the requests and needs of the Expense Administration Reps and Expense Administration Supervisors
• Highly developed interpersonal and relationship skills to present themselves as a mentor and resource to internal colleagues and client contacts
• Be highly engaged in the team’s collective work to foster a highly collaborative and positive team environment
• Working knowledge of mutual fund products, multi class accounting, and the components of an NAV
• Proactively anticipate client needs and respond effectively to client inquiries

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.