Director, Fund Accounting – Alternative Accounting Team
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full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Westlake • New Hampshire • Texas • United States
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About the role
- Provide strategic leadership across assigned accounting teams, overseeing all aspects of daily operations and key initiatives.
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders across Accounting, Pricing, and broader business units, operating with a high degree of autonomy and engaging regularly with senior leaders across Fidelity Funds and Investment Operations (FFIO).
- Drive support of critical deliverables through evaluating business and product performance, providing insight into value delivered, cost, and improvement opportunities.
- Oversee the Derivative Accounting team, responsible for the centralized processing of all derivative-related activities, including reconciliations, resets, life cycle event management, and support for onboarding new instruments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- Proven ability to manage complex projects and lead cross-functional teams.
- Deep understanding of financial and accounting principles and their application in operational settings.
- Ability to synthesize data, analyses, and conclusions into presentation form to deliver strategic recommendations to Senior Leadership and key business partners.
- Familiarity with Fidelity Fund Operations Accounting and Pricing Operations is strongly preferred.
- Ability to learn quickly and under pressure in a dynamic environment
- Ability to handle ambiguity, and to manage several priorities.
- Ability to foster effective relationships, and to develop the credibility and standing to inform and challenge senior business partners.
- Actively partner with associates to ensure relevant on-the-job development and career growth.
Benefits
- Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process
- Cultivate an engaged and inclusive environment.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial principlesaccounting principlesproject managementdata synthesisanalytical skillsderivative accountingreconciliationslife cycle event managementcost analysisperformance evaluation
Soft Skills
strategic leadershipcross-functional team leadershiprelationship buildingcommunicationadaptabilityproblem-solvingautonomypressure managementprioritizationmentorship
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in Accounting