Accountant, Global Revenue Operations
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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. Company Overview 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 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. Wellington manages approximately $1.3 trillion in client assets under management. Position This Accountant position sits within the Global Revenue Operations team in Wellington Management Company, LLP's Finance organization, as part of the revenue accounting function. The team is responsible for core revenue processes, including revenue modeling/estimations, accounting, and collections processes. This role focuses on revenue accounting activities supporting the monthly close for Wellington's legal entities and contributing to accurate revenue reporting, forecasting and analysis. The individual will partner closely with cross-functional teams, including Treasury, Global Accounting, Incentive Compensation, Tax, and Financial Planning & Analysis.
Responsibilities
- Calculate and account for management fees (base and performance fees), including complex hedge fund and private market structures
- Perform monthly accounting close activities, including revenue accruals, cash collection, and reconciliations
- Maintain client profiles and fee schedule information within revenue systems
- Partner with cross-functional teams to support revenue reporting, forecasting, and analysis
- Perform detailed flux analysis between financial results and budget/forecast, identifying and explaining key drivers of variances across revenue streams
- Build, maintain, and enhance performance fee models, including validation of key inputs, ongoing updates, and analysis of underlying revenue drivers
- Leverage data tools (e.g., Power Query, Tableau Prep) to support data transformation, validation, and reporting workflows
- Explore and apply emerging technologies, including AI tools, to enhance data extraction, reconciliation, and overall efficiency of revenue processes
- Analyze and resolve revenue and data discrepancies across systems (e.g., RevPort, reporting tools, and data tables)
- Prepare revenue-related deliverables for audit, tax, and regulatory reporting requirements
- Write and review revenue accounting policies and procedures
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field and 2-4 years of relevant experience
- Analytical aptitude with strong attention to detail
- Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel and Word
- Experience with performance model building (e.g., revenue forecasting, fee modeling, or scenario analysis)
- Exposure to data visualization and workflow tools such as Power BI, Tableau, and emerging AI tools is a plus
- Proven track record of identifying and implementing process improvements and system enhancements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- At Wellington Management, our approach to compensation is designed to help us attract, inspire and retain the best talent in our industry. We strive to pay employees fairly
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