Team Leader in General Ledger Accounting and Financial Reporting

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.

Brown Brothers Harriman is currently recruiting Team Leader in General Ledger Accounting and Financial Reporting to join our Alternative Investments Team. The person filling this position will be responsible for managing client servicing team resources to achieve overall client satisfaction and serve as a point of escalation for complex issues. You’ll oversee accounting and financial reporting of entities within the Alternative Investments Funds structures (“AIF”), mostly Real Estate and Debt Funds. You will perform/review consolidations of Alternative Investment Funds and assist in the consolidated Financial Reporting of the AIF structures. As part of the duties, you will be responsible of all aspects relating to staff management like people coaching, development and retention.

Some of your key responsibilities include:

Client Servicing and Inquiry Response:

• Day to day management of operations for preparation, review, and delivery of services to allocated clients, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of all client-related tasks (GL Accounting, Financial Reporting, Consolidation under IFRS and Lux GAAP).
• Developing and maintaining familiarity with applicable laws, regulations, and interpretations governing accounting framework, financial statement,s, and disclosure, including IFRS and Luxembourg GAAP.

Staff Supervision:

• Participate in the interview and selection process for job applicants and assist new staff members in learning job specific tasks.
• Participate with feedback for the annual performance appraisals and provide regular feedback based on previously agreed upon goals.
• Promote a cohesive team atmosphere through exhibiting strong leadership, effective communication, professionalism, and development of individual career paths.

What we offer:

• To encourage cultural awareness and philanthropy, BBHers have 1 Culture Celebration Day and 1 Community Service Day in addition to their paid standard vacation allowance
• 24 days of occasional remote work from Poland during a calendar year
• Contracts for an indefinite period, from day one
• Private medical care
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program - offering independent and confidential counselling services for you and your family. You can get support for topics including family, marriage and relationships, finances, and legal issues.
• Professional trainings and qualification support
• Wellbeing Program
• Online Social Fund benefit platform
• Social, sport and integration events
• Onboarding Program for new hires

Desired Qualifications:

• At least 6 years of relevant experience in corporate full general ledger accounting, group accounting, or audit background.
• Primary degree in a finance or accounting related discipline, and/or equivalent work experience.
• Strong experience in direct responsibility for managing, mentoring and coaching staff.
• Fluency in English is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, both verbally and in writing.
• Professional accountancy qualification e.g. ACCA is an advantage (qualified or part qualified).
• Knowledge in consolidation area, including understanding of group structures would be an asset.

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