Senior Fund Accountant

About Us Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients. About the Role Tracing our roots to 1928, Wellington Management Company, LLP is one of the world’s largest independent investment management firms. With over US$1 trillion in assets under management, we serve as a trusted adviser to institutional clients and mutual fund sponsors in over 60 countries. Our innovative investment solutions are built on the strength of proprietary, independent research and span the global capital markets, including equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternative strategies. As a private partnership whose sole business is investment management, our long-term views and interests are aligned with those of our clients. We are committed to attracting a talented and diverse workforce, and to fostering an open, collaborative, and inclusive culture because we believe multiple perspectives lead to more informed investment and business decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome people with diverse life experiences, fresh ideas, and specialized subject-matter expertise. We have a hybrid work environment where both remote work and office play a critical. Job Overview Join one of Wellington's most dynamic and collaborative operational teams. Fund Control & Operations (US Funds) sits at the intersection of accounting, investment operations, risk management, technology, and innovation, playing a critical role in safeguarding the integrity of Wellington's Funds and supporting exceptional outcomes for our clients. This is a unique opportunity for a highly motivated professional to work on complex and evolving investment products while partnering with senior leaders across the firm to drive operational excellence, strengthen controls, and lead transformative initiatives. The Senior Fund Accountant is a highly skilled accounting, operational, and technology professional responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and control of fund accounting, valuation, performance, and operational activities across mutual funds, collective investment trusts, interval funds, hedge funds, private funds, and other investment products. This role serves as a subject matter expert and trusted business partner, combining fund accounting knowledge with advanced analytical, operational, and technology capabilities. The Senior Fund Controller independently manages complex issues, leads projects, oversees third-party service providers, and drives process improvement and automation initiatives that enhance scalability, control effectiveness, and operational efficiency. The position collaborates extensively with Technology, Fund Administrators, Custodians, Transfer Agents, Treasury, Valuation, Security Operations, Security Valuation, Internal Audit, and external auditors to deliver well-controlled, scalable processes that support investment operations and protect shareholder interests. Responsibilities Fund Accounting & Operations Perform daily oversight of fund accounting activities conducted by third-party administrators. Review trial balances, expense accruals, receivables, payables, security positions, and capital activity. Investigate and resolve accounting exceptions with limited supervision. Serve as an escalation point for accounting and operation matters applying specialized expertise. Review pricing exceptions, fair value determinations, stale prices, and valuation-related risks. Analyze complex securities, derivatives, structured products, alternative investments, and privates. Prepare valuation support materials and participate in valuation governance and oversight processes. Monitor portfolio-level valuation trends, identify emerging risks, and escalate concerns when appropriate. Review and validate fund and share class performance returns. Reconciliation & Control Oversee cash, position, valuation, and market value reconciliations. Analyze exceptions for root causes and implement sustainable remediation solutions. Evaluate operational controls and identify opportunities to strengthen oversight processes. Maintain high standards of documentation, control evidence, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance. Develop dashboards and reporting tools to enhance transparency and monitoring capabilities. Support internal audits, external audits, regulatory examinations, and due diligence reviews. Operational Risk & Service Provider Oversight Manage relationships with fund administrators, custodians, transfer agents, and other service providers. Monitor service-level performance, key operating metrics, and control effectiveness. Lead discussions with service providers to optimize service level standards. Identify operational risks and recommend enhancements to improve resiliency and control effectiveness. Technology, Automation, & Process Improvement Design and implement automation solutions that improve efficiency, scalability, and risk management. Develop and enhance dashboards and workflows that provide actionable insights to stakeholders. Use data analytics and technology tools to identify trends, monitor risks, and improve decision-making. Partner with Technology teams to automate manual processes and modernize fund oversight activities. Challenge existing operating models and recommend innovative solutions. Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce risk and enhance the client experience. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, information s