Financial Reporting Vice President

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a privately-held financial institution and has been a thought leader and solutions provider for almost 200 years. We serve the most sophisticated individuals and institutions with award-winning expertise in Investment Management, Private Banking, and Investor Services. Our 5,000 colleagues operate from 17 cities throughout North America, Europe and Asia..

BBH is committed to diversity, innovation and globalization. Our culture is driven by our goal to provide the best solutions and services to our clients and each other. Our Partnership structure creates a flat organization that promotes collaboration across all business lines. We believe that diverse ideas and the ability to come together globally across groups and borders are a competitive advantage. In order for all our teams to excel, members must trust each other and feel comfortable providing honest input from all perspectives.

As a BBH professional, your career path is yours to define. We take pride in our ability to retain our best employees. We help them manage their careers by moving top performers to new areas of BBH where their talents will make the greatest contribution. As soon as you walk through the doors at BBH, we provide you with the tools to help you succeed and grow your career. We are currently looking for: Financial Reporting Vice President Miejsce pracy: Kraków, małopolskie

At Brown Brothers Harriman, we believe no job is too big or small for any of us to handle if it helps our clients. We value passionate, committed people who enjoy collaborating with others to find new solutions to complex business challenges. We are looking for the type of person who speaks their mind, truly listens and steps outside their role to add value wherever they can. Someone who is driven to get things done and views obstacles as an exciting challenge, that demands a creative solution. Above all, we seek someone who takes great pride in their work and is inspired and motivated by their role in protecting and enhancing our client's financial well-being. If you are looking for an entrepreneurial environment where you can learn and thrive, Brown Brothers Harriman is the right place for you.

Join us as a Financial Reporting Vice President

As the Financial Reporting Vice President you will be responsible for executing and shaping the global Financial Reporting strategy as well as managing the day to day business of the department in Krakow. You will also be expected to partner with other senior leaders across the global Fund Services function to ensure our suite of products and services are aligned to meet BBH's client service goals and objectives.

As a qualified candidate you will apply functional expertise, leadership, initiative, creativity, and management skills to successfully meet the tactical and strategic business objectives. In addition, you should demonstrate excellent client communication and relationship skills to enable the group to maintain high quality service standards. This is a highly visible role where you will have an impact to BBH's position in the global Fund Services business by participating in key industry events and forums, and providing thought leadership and expertise to our colleagues and to existing and prospective clients.

Some of your key responsibilities include:

• Effectively manage a team of 50+ employees
• Ensure the smooth, effective operation of the department including: proper product delivery, proper escalation and resolution of high exposure items, maintaining the proper balance of cost, control and client service
• Liaise with division executives to ensure that the teams are properly aligned with the division strategy, goals and objectives and have the information and tools necessary to succeed.
• Provide analysis of complex issues and creates new processes, systems or products/services for multiple functions or disciplines..
• Implement and maintain KPIs and other management tools to determine the team's performance and ability to meet volume and accuracy standards
• Conduct client visits, presentations and walkthroughs
• Assist Department Head with ongoing project management and act as a professional voice for the department and firm as a whole.
• Oversee the supervision of staff members through appropriate recruiting, training, performance management, succession planning, coaching, mentoring and fostering inclusive environment
• Participate in salary and bonus planning for the department
• Realize team efficiencies through increased automation and organize workflows
• Foster an atmosphere where staff feel comfortable raising ideas; provide guidance and assistance to colleagues in the analysis and, if appropriate, implementation of ideas.
• Manage and implement controls effectively to alleviate any areas of potential risk. Take remedial action to prevent errors and near misses from recurring.
• Act as the senior point of escalation for the team and other Divisions for any Service Delivery related issues and proactively manage the resolution process with frequent updates and satisfaction measures.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of professional experience in finance including at least 6 on managerial position
• Professional accounting qualification including ACCA/CIMA considered an asset
• Mature leader with ability to coach, develop and motivate employees
• Able to deliver excellent service that meets client expectations for accuracy, timeliness and responsiveness.
• Able to ensure necessary controls are in place to prevent issues/problems. Identifies and escalates problems immediately.
• Communicates effectively with peers, management and clients. Effectively leads meetings and exhibits confidence with clients and senior leadership.
• Can identify and addresses gaps and opportunities in process improvement, customer service or product development.

What We Offer:

• A collaborative environment that enables you to step outside your role to add value wherever you can.
• Direct access to clients, information and experts across all business areas around the world.
• Opportunities to grow your expertise, take on new challenges, and reinvent yourself—without leaving the firm.
• A culture of inclusion that values each employee's unique perspective.
• High-quality benefits program emphasizing good health, financial security, and peace of mind.
• Rewarding work with the flexibility to enjoy personal and family experiences at every career stage.
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to your community and help transform the lives of others.

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