• Fund Accountant, Specialist

    Vanguard (Scottsdale, AZ)


    As a Fund Accountant at Vanguard, you will oversee the daily oversight process of outsourced fund accounting providers and ensure timely completion of deliverables. You’ll collaborate with internal and external teams to support client needs, resolve control issues, and maintain high standards of accuracy and quality.

    Responsibilities

    + Oversee daily tasks of the unit and assume accountability for services performed; serve as operational expert ensuring accuracy and timeliness

    + Complete impact analysis of issues and recommend solutions; resolve problems independently and elevate material issues as needed

    + Drive process improvements and maintain documentation of current procedures; foster understanding of processes and their client impact

    + Mentor and coach team members; support training and provide feedback to management on performance

    + Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners; proactively communicate and anticipate client needs

    + Promote risk awareness and participate in assessments; monitor and communicate potential exposures

    + Monitor controls and procedures to ensure policy adherence

    + Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned

    Qualifications

    + Three years related business experience. Accounting or Finance related experience preferred.

    + Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

    + Strong Excel skills needed; Co-Pilot and PowerBi a plus!

    + Availability to work rotating holidays is required for this team.

    + This role will be hybrid and can either be located at our Malvern, PA campus or Scottsdale, AZ office. Relocation is not being offered.

     

    Special Factors

     

    Sponsorship

     

    Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

     

    About Vanguard

     

    At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

     

    To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

     

    How We Work

     

    Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.