Vice President, Digital Assets Accounting & Shareholder Reporting
Fidelity Investments · Boston, United States +2 · 3mo ago
Job Description:
Vice President, Digital Assets Accounting & Shareholder Reporting
Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
The Role
The VP, Digital Assets Accounting & Shareholder Reporting will lead the integrated operating model supporting Fidelity’s digital asset investment products across accounting operations and fund administration, most notably shareholder reporting. This role is responsible for delivering a scalable, controlled, and forward-looking operational platform that supports a rapidly evolving digital asset product set.
You will oversee end-to-end processes spanning books and records maintenance, digital asset pricing, NAV production, financial reporting, and regulatory filings across multiple product structures, including Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) and Limited Partnerships (LPs). The role requires a balance of operational execution, strategic leadership, and innovation to support both current-state delivery and future-state platform design.
As a senior leader, you will drive the evolution from traditional operating models to a modern, digital asset-native framework, incorporating blockchain-based data, digital custody models, and emerging product structures. You will partner closely with Product, Technology, Operations, Risk, and Compliance teams to ensure operational readiness, scalability, and control effectiveness as the business grows.
This role also requires leadership in identifying and implementing automation and data-driven solutions to enhance accuracy, reduce manual processes, and improve speed to market for new digital asset products.
The Expertise & Skills You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; advanced degree or CPA preferred
- 15+ years of experience in asset management operations, fund accounting, and/or fund administration, with increasing leadership responsibility
- Deep expertise across both accounting operations and fund administration, including NAV production, financial reporting, and regulatory filings for alternative or investment products
- Experience integrating blockchain-derived data into accounting, NAV, and financial reporting processes, including oversight of reconciliations between on-chain activity and traditional books and records
- Experience supporting financial reporting for complex product structures, including ETPs, partnerships, and registered investment products
- Advanced understanding of US GAAP and investment company reporting requirements, with the ability to apply accounting and reporting guidance to evolving digital asset products
- Demonstrated leadership in building and scaling operational teams and platforms, including driving organizational design and operating model transformation
- Proven ability to lead automation, process optimization, and data strategy initiatives, with a focus on improving operational efficiency and control environments
- Strong understanding of risk management, internal controls, and regulatory requirements, including experience operating in a SOX-compliant environment
- Experience managing relationships with third-party providers, including custodians, fund administrators, auditors, and technology vendors
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across functions and senior leadership levels
- Strategic mindset with the ability to balance execution excellence and long-term platform vision
The Team
In Global Product Solutions (GPS) and Digital Assets, we’re on a mission to deliver innovative and exceptional product and program solutions from concept through execution. Our team is part of the Fidelity Fund and Investment Operations (FFIO) organization.
The Digital Asset Accounting & Fund Administration team is a dedicated, integrated function responsible for delivering end-to-end operational support across accounting and shareholder reporting for Fidelity’s digital asset product platform. The team is focused on building and scaling specialized capabilities that move beyond a traditional shared service model to support the unique demands of blockchain-enabled investment products.
This includes responsibility for books and records maintenance, digital asset pricing, NAV production, fund and security-level performance analysis, financial reporting, and regulatory filings. In parallel, the team plays a critical role in designing and evolving the operating model, ensuring that data, processes, and controls are aligned to support a growing and increasingly complex product set.
Working across accounting and fund administration, the team develops and executes strategies that enhance the quality, consistency, and scalability of financial reporting and accounting processes. This includes integrating blockchain-derived data, improving transparency, strengthening controls, and enabling efficient product onboarding and readiness through a cross-functional, platform-oriented approach.
Aligned to broader Digital Assets priorities, the team’s work supports new business capabilities, delivers high-quality outcomes for customers, and advances the infrastructure required to operate at scale. At the same time, it creates opportunities to drive innovation in how digital asset products are accounted for, reported, and supported operationally across the firm. #FFIOAlts #FidelityAlts
Fidelity’s Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.
Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.
Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.
We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.
Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.