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Vanguard · 1 month ago

Director, Fund Accounting Policy

Malvern, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Vanguard is seeking a strategic and consultative Director of Fund Accounting Policy to own the development, implementation, and oversight of complex global accounting and disclosure policies. This role focuses on improving financial accounting operations across the enterprise by advising and guiding teams and requires strong analytical and communication skills alongside deep technical accounting expertise.

FinanceFinancial Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Oversees, establishes, and formally documents accounting policies and business issues, supports positions taken, and identifies differences between regulatory reporting regulation equivalents. Provides leadership on implementation of ambiguous and complex accounting and reporting policies

Conducts technical accounting research on complex accounting questions and topics. Communicates conclusions to accountants, management, and external auditors

Leads efforts to develop, update, and present accounting training courses to accounting staff and management

Provides subject matter expertise to internal business clients on the application of complex accounting policies and oversees policy standards to ensure compliance

Maintains broad and consistent knowledge of accounting policy and awareness of current industry issues, incorporating changing business needs into support solutions. Monitors upcoming accounting standards and upcoming financial reporting regulations

Communicates new standards and rules, and provides insight into the impact on Vanguard, to accountants and management. Interfaces with external parties on assessing the impact of accounting and regulatory guidance through involvement in industry committees and industry discussions

Assists in drafting comment letters and preparing for attendance at industry events

Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Technical accounting expertiseGAAP knowledgeIFRS knowledgeActive CPAFinancial reporting experienceInvestment management industryCross-functional project leadershipAnalytical skillsAdvising on accounting issuesCommunication skillsDocumentation skills

Required

Minimum of 8 years of experience in an accounting and financial reporting environment for financial services companies

Technical expertise in the investment management industry, or strong familiarity coupled with expertise in a comparably regulated industry like banking or broker-dealers

Active CPA required (or equivalent international designation such as CGMA or Chartered Accountant)

Strong knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., SEC, SOX)

Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence without direct authority

Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills

Experience advising complex accounting issues and implementing policy changes

Preferred

Undergraduate degree required, Finance or Accounting preferred

Graduate degree a plus

Company

Vanguard

Glassdoor3.7

Check is a client-owned investment company that offers low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, advice, and related services.

Founded in 1975

Kelayres, Pennsylvania, USA

10001+ employees

http://investor.vanguard.com/corporate-portal

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

unknown

Key Investors

ic@3401

2017-03-31Non Equity Assistance

Leadership Team

Salim Ramji

Chief Executive Officer

Andrew Maack

Principal, Head of US Equity Index Portfolio Management

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