Director, Accounting Manager

Director, Accounting Manager

BNY Mellon

Brussels, Belgium

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

Legal Entity Oversight & Financial Control:

• Ensure accurate accounting treatment in line with US GAAP, IFRS, and Local GAAP.
• Maintain a strong control environment and ensure compliance with audit requirements.
• Review and approve journal entries (recurring, accrual, reversing, and non-recurring).
• Oversee period-end close activities, trial balances, and variance analysis.
• Identify and resolve complex data and information discrepancies.
• Coordinate with Tax teams for accurate and timely tax entries and filings.
• Ensure timely and accurate consolidation of entities.
• Review allocation processes for compliance with legal and administrative requirements.
• Provide quality assurance support to the Legal Entity Board.
• Escalate issues in accordance with policy and timelines.

Team Leadership & Operational Excellence:

• Lead and support the Legal Entity Controlling team across multiple locations.
• Oversee general accounting and control activities, including:
  • General Ledger and Chart of Accounts management.
  • Fixed Assets and Capital Project accounting.
  • Intercompany transactions and allocations.
  • Close and consolidation processes.
  • Implementation of GAAP/CAP changes.
  • Control environment and reconciliations.
  • SOX compliance and internal controls.

Strategic Projects & Change Management:

• Lead initiatives related to Legal Entity Controlling.
• Drive continuous improvement, automation, and integration of AI and emerging technologies.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Governance:

• Collaborate with Corporate Treasury, Risk & Compliance, Legal, and Business Line Management.
• Provide insights on new business initiatives and regulatory changes.
• Ensure adherence to data governance and operational control standards (e.g., certification, analytical review, checklists).

People Development & Outsourcing Oversight:

• Coach and develop team members to enhance performance and growth.
• Oversee outsourced production activities and ensure quality of deliverables.

Regulatory Awareness:

• Stay informed on legislative and regulatory developments.
• Maintain current knowledge of accounting standards and controlling procedures.

To be successful in this role, we are seeking the following:

• Extensive experience in finance and accounting, with deep expertise in US GAAP, IFRS, and Local GAAP (including Belgian GAAP).
• Proven leadership in a multi-location environment; deadline-driven with strong attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of control frameworks and audit processes.
• Experience with financial systems, automation tools, and AI integration.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in French or Dutch is a plus.

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