At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership-it's our approach to business and relationships. We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what's next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.
Key Responsibilities: Financial Reporting
- Draft annual and quarterly financial statements for private equity and hedge funds, as well as internal calendars for such deliverables.
- Work with the Fund Reporting Manager on the preparation of procedures.
- Develop and maintain a working familiarity with applicable laws, regulations and interpretations governing financial statements and disclosure, including the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Internal Revenue Code, US GAAP and IFRS, and other applicable requirements.
- Maintain awareness of regulatory changes affecting funds.
- Communicate appropriately with the Financial Reporting Team Leader with respect to all timetables and workflow.
- Communicate appropriately with other departments within BBH about all relevant matters.
Technology/Innovation/Productivity
- Evaluate and suggest enhancements to BBH Accounting system (STAR) and BBH Financial Reporting system (Unity) to automate procedures for financial reporting and compliance purposes.
Teamwork
- Perform special projects as directed by the Financial Reporting Team Leader.
- Assist in the review of work completed by junior level staff members in relation to internal policies, procedures and systems as required.
Education level and/or relevant experience(s)
- BS/BA degree in Business related concentration preferred, or equivalent discipline, and/or equivalent work experience.
- 3 to 5 years of alternative and/or mutual fund industry experience including 1 to 2 years of prior financial reporting and/or alternative investment experience.
- Highly organized, detail oriented, self-motivated.
- Proven ability to problem solve and recommend solutions.
- Strong aptitude for accuracy and attention to detail.
- Capable of monitoring and completing a variety of projects simultaneously.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong excel skills.
- Willingness and ability to work in a client-driven, deadline-oriented environment.
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
We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn't followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn't meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.
About BBH: Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.
We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development-so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice-creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another.
We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often-pushing the boundaries of innovation. As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.