Ella Nguyen, MBA
Braintree,MA
Summary
Experienced professional specializing in fund and asset management for corporate clients, with a proven track record in budget assembly and portfolio reconciliation. Expertise in complex accounting services, including security valuation, fee calculations, and accrual management. Proficient in managing audits and collaborating with auditors and tax preparers to ensure accurate data reconciliation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
FUND ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR
Brown Brothers Harriman
Boston, MA
01.2023 - Current
- Supervise a specialized accounting group, ensuring timely and accurate product delivery, proper escalation and resolution of high-exposure items, and adherence to best practice standards and controls.
- Communicate professionally and constructively to effectively resolve issues in order to minimize risk and NAV exposure.
- Understand the competencies required for successful job performance, and use knowledge to coach and develop team members, as well as to identify training needs.
- Consistently provide employees with constructive and timely feedback, both positive and negative. Leverage metrics to quantify performance where available. Ensure employees have the information and tools necessary to progress.
- Ensure daily output standards, both quality and timeliness, are met consistently.
- Assist management in the implementation of policies, procedures, and controls.Monitor the volume, workflows, and overtime of the team.Identify and resolve workflow issues.
- Review error and omission situations and look for corrective action.Assist in the development and production of management reporting.
OFFICER | GWIM OPERATIONS ANALYST - PRIVATE BANK
Bank of America
Braintree, MA
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Responsible for supporting and provisioning the client-facing team with all facets of the Client Relationship Workstation, including CRW itself, the Client Maintenance Tool, the Coverage Team Utility, Dashboard, and various underlying applications.
- Provide report and analytical support in GWIM Operations for one or more product areas: fund transfer, collateral management/margins, corporate actions, static data/data management, control, trader support, clearance/settlement, documentation/confirmations, customer service, new accounts, client valuations, document processing, or statement/billing processing.
- Review the defined procedure, analysis, report preparation, and exception processing.
- Ensure account-level and client-level data is processed accordingly.
- Perform necessary follow-up to ensure completion and approval, staying ahead of changes in process and technology (including UST's Strategic Technology Initiative).
RELATIONSHIP MANAGER
Bank of America
Braintree, MA
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Collaborates with branch managers and teamwork effectively to get things done, building and nurturing strong relationships.
- Identify solutions for new and existing clients based on their need.
- Communicate effectively and confidently, and is comfortable engaging all clients.
- Has the ability to learn and adapt to new information and technology platforms.
- Is confident in educating clients how to conduct simple banking transactions through self-service technologies (for example, ATM, online banking, mobile banking).
- Will follow established processes and guidelines in daily activities to do what is right for clients and the bank, adhering to all applicable laws and regulation.
- Manage time and capacity to complete each task.
- Focus on results while acting in the best interest of the client.
OFFICER MANAGER
Simon Akkary Accounting and Tax, CPA LLC
Braintree, MA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Prepare annual budgets, schedule expenditures, analyze variances, reconcile transactions, and initiate corrective actions for companies offering tax preparation and planning services, accounting, bookkeeping and payroll services to start-up businesses.
- Organize office operations and procedures including preparing payroll, controlling correspondence, designing filing systems, reviewing and approving supply requisitions, assigning and monitoring clerical functions.
- Oversee payroll processes for 40+ employees including preparing and submitting payroll checks, collecting banking information for direct deposit set-up, initiating deposits, reconciling general ledger for payroll transactions, handling issues and concerns of employees and clients, and issuing W-2 and 1099 Forms.
- Compile and file company annual report for S-Corps, partnerships and C-Corps business.
Fund Accountant
Brown Brothers Harriman
Boston, MA
06.2016 - 01.2017
- Enhanced processes and improved individual productivity to increase efficiency.
- Provided accounting support and processed transactions for commingled investment portfolios within the business line.
- Interacted constructively with internal departments and project staff in order to expedite and resolve issues, minimize risk and exposure. Followed up as necessary.
- Oversaw daily production reporting to ensure projects meet department/team quality standards and stay on deadline by scheduling and assigning employees, explaining processes, and addressing questions.
- Contributed to management reporting (ie: Clarity, PVC's, past due accounts, cash breaks, R and A Analysis).
- Managed a busy office including multitasking to complete projects despite resource and time constraints.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Suffolk University
Boston, MA01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Suffolk University
Boston, MA01.2016
Skills
- Bloomberg and Reuters expertise
- Salesforce and Markit proficiency
- SharePoint
- Team leadership
- Risk management
- Financial reporting and accounting
- QuickBooks knowledge
Websites
Highlights
Bloomberg, Reuters, Markit SB1 CARES Act PPP, SB2 CARES Act PPP, Salesforce, SharePoints, Intralinks, ORCIT, EDR, Quickbooks, ProSystem fx Tax
Languages
Vietnamese
Full Professional
Timeline
FUND ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR
Brown Brothers Harriman
01.2023 - Current
OFFICER | GWIM OPERATIONS ANALYST - PRIVATE BANK
Bank of America
01.2018 - 01.2023
RELATIONSHIP MANAGER
Bank of America
01.2018 - 01.2023
OFFICER MANAGER
Simon Akkary Accounting and Tax, CPA LLC
01.2017 - 01.2018
Fund Accountant
Brown Brothers Harriman
06.2016 - 01.2017
Master of Business Administration -
Suffolk University
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Suffolk University