Financial Regulatory Reporting and Accounting Manager

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.

At Brown Brothers Harriman, we believe no job is too big or small for any of us to handle if it helps our clients. We value passionate, committed people who enjoy collaborating with others to find new solutions to complex business challenges. We are looking for the type of person who speaks their mind, truly listens and steps outside their role to add value wherever they can. Someone who is driven to get things done and views obstacles as an exciting challenge that demands a creative solution. Above all, we seek someone who takes great pride in their work and is inspired and motivated by their role in protecting and enhancing our client's financial well-being. If you are looking for an entrepreneurial environment where you can learn and thrive, Brown Brothers Harriman is the right place for you.

Join us as Financial Regulatory Reporting and Accounting Manager

The Financial Regulatory Reporting and Accounting Manager is responsible for moderate complex accounting activities relating to the maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger and the resultant managerial reports and financial statements as well as the regulatory reporting requirements (basel requirements, etc.). The Accounting and Regulatory Reporting Manager will ensure compliance with financial, regulatory and tax reporting requirements for BBH Luxembourg and assistance for other BBH European entities. The role is also responsible for the maintenance of policies and procedures, adequate local controls over the financial assets and processes, and the documentation requirements. This position provides informal leadership to the team under the direction of the Finance Director.

Key Responsibilities

1. General Accounting

• Oversees the accounting records and financial information and oversees month end close.

• Maintains proper controls and in accordance with procedures for accounting and reporting. Where applicable, review and propose updates to procedures.

• Performs analysis of revenue and expense accounts as part of the monthly closing of the books process.

• Participates in the testing and implementation related to periodic updates to the general ledger or the feeder systems.

• Ensure that the reporting requirements and guidelines of applicable regulatory agencies are followed and prepare required financial reports.

• Preparation and review of TAX and VAT filings

2. Financial and Regulatory Reporting

• Follow up on new regulatory reporting and accounting requirements and drives the interpretation, implementation and impact analysis of the new requirements to ensure full regulatory compliance.

• Monitor, implement and analyse recovery and resolution related regulatory requirements; update and maintain related documentation.

• Responsible for the review of internal and external financial reports, analyse variance reports and  performs checker function on reports prepared by the Financial Accountant.

• External Audit: responsible for preparation of audited financial statements. Works in close liaison with the external auditors, setting the timeline for deliverables, managing information requests and where applicable, screening information provided to the auditors by other groups around the Firm.

• Ensures Corporate Tax and VAT compliance.

• Prepares reports and financial models to monitor and report on the Firm's and the subsidiaries' capital and liquidity to ensure compliance with regulatory and Firm guidelines (EU&AS).

• Ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting, as needed.

3. Accounting policy

• Assist with implementation of new accounting policies and regulations and system developments.

• Maintain accounting policies and procedures.

4. Other

• Prepare and maintain procedures for all routine functions, processes and reports.

• Is proactive in finding opportunities to streamline processes, automate and improve efficiency in performing tasks.

• Monitors regulatory developments and analyzes possible impact to the Firm.

• Corresponds with other departments to resolve problems and correctly account for and report financial information.

Knowledge, skills and competencies:

• BA or Equivalent

• 7+ years of experience in the field

• Strong knowledge of EU banking regulations.

• Excellent analytical skills.

• Strong organizational, project management and supervisory skills

• Excellent communication and problem solving skills.

• Strong computer spreadsheet skills.

• Preference for an accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, ACA, etc.)

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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