Accounting Director SOX Oversight

Boston, NH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are supporting a top-tier asset management organization on a search for a Director-level leader within its Asset Management & Cash Office. This role sits in a highly visible governance function responsible for financial statement oversight SOX compliance and fiduciary support across a broad investment platform.

The position offers a unique blend of technical accounting regulatory oversight and senior stakeholder interaction with regular exposure to executive leadership and fund governance bodies.

Overview

This Director will provide oversight (not preparation) across the funds financial reporting and internal controls environment with a strong focus on SOX 404 disclosure governance and service provider oversight.

Key responsibilities include:

Senior-level oversight of the fund financial statement and disclosure process
Ownership of key aspects of the SOX compliance framework including monitoring issue resolution and enhancement
Evaluation of new products investment strategies and regulatory developments and their impact on reporting and controls
Acting as a primary point of contact for auditors fund administrators and internal business partners
Preparing clear concise materials for executive leadership and Boards
Serving as a trusted advisor on mutual fund accounting controls and governance matters
Leading mentoring and developing experienced managers within the group

Ideal Profile

CPA strongly preferred (MBA a plus)
Extensive experience across public accounting and/or asset management
Strong background in mutual fund accounting financial reporting or fund oversight
Deep knowledge of SOX 404 and internal control environments
Comfortable operating in a highly regulated complex organization
Polished communicator with the ability to distill complex topics for senior audiences
Collaborative leadership style with sound judgment and discretion

Why This Opportunity

High-impact Director role within a stable institutional asset management platform
Significant exposure to senior leadership and fund governance
Broad scope across reporting controls regulatory oversight and product evolution
Strong long-term career runway within a large organization known for internal mobility

The position offers a unique blend of technical accounting regulatory oversight and senior stakeholder interaction with regular exposure to executive leadership and fund governance bodies.

Overview

Key responsibilities include:

Senior-level oversight of the fund financial statement and disclosure process
Ownership of key aspects of the SOX compliance framework including monitoring issue resolution and enhancement
Evaluation of new products investment strategies and regulatory developments and their impact on reporting and controls
Acting as a primary point of contact for auditors fund administrators and internal business partners
Preparing clear concise materials for executive leadership and Boards
Serving as a trusted advisor on mutual fund accounting controls and governance matters
Leading mentoring and developing experienced managers within the group

Ideal Profile

CPA strongly preferred (MBA a plus)
Extensive experience across public accounting and/or asset management
Strong background in mutual fund accounting financial reporting or fund oversight
Deep knowledge of SOX 404 and internal control environments
Comfortable operating in a highly regulated complex organization
Polished communicator with the ability to distill complex topics for senior audiences
Collaborative leadership style with sound judgment and discretion

Why This Opportunity

High-impact Director role within a stable institutional asset management platform
Significant exposure to senior leadership and fund governance
Broad scope across reporting controls regulatory oversight and product evolution
Strong long-term career runway within a large organization known for internal mobility