Accounting and Financial Reporting Supervisor

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.

Join us as a Accounting and Financial Reporting Supervisor

Brown Brothers Harriman is currently recruiting Accounting and Financial Reporting Supervisor to join our Alternative Investments Team. In this role you will be working closely with Team Leader and manage a team of a few financial professionals. You'll take part in preparation of stand-alone accounting and financial reporting under various accounting standards. As a people manager, Supervisor will assist in motivating, giving instruction and monitoring of performance of colleagues in the team.

Some of your key responsibilities include:  

• Preparation of monthly/quarterly/annual deliverables such as GL / financial reporting / consolidation (scope of work includes mix or selected tasks)
• Independent review of work prepared by team members ensuring accuracy, timeliness and completeness of deliverables
• Developing and maintaining strong familiarity with accounting standards (i.e. IFRS / US GAAP)
• Primary responsibility for coaching and developing of team members providing feedback via periodic meetings and the firm's performance appraisal process
• Promotion of positive team atmosphere through leadership, effective communication and professionalism
• Assisting in special projects to improve efficiency, quality and accuracy of work performed by the team
• Ensuring adherence to all established procedures, best practices and internal controls

What we offer:

Hybrid model 3 days per week in the office /2 days for a parent of a child up to 4 years old

• 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
• 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:

• A strong understanding of accounting practices and standards
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in full general ledger accounting or group accounting, or audit background, including proven team management track record
• Primary degree in a finance or accounting related discipline, and/or equivalent work experience is an asset
• Professional accountancy qualification e.g. ACCA (qualified or part qualified) is an advantage
• Strong experience in direct responsibility for managing, mentoring and coaching staff
• Computer literate with strong Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills
• Fluency in English essential and knowledge of German and/or French as an additional asset
• Highly organized, detail orientated and self-motivated

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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