Manager Accounting

Manager Accounting

Overview

The Accounting Manager plays a critical role in the company's financial reporting and accounting close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial results. This position is part of the Accounting Close and General Ledger team and reports to the Assistant Controller and would manage a team of 3-5 Senior and Staff Accountants.

Working closely with the Assistant Controller, Controller, CFO, and other senior finance leaders, the Accounting Manager will oversee key accounting processes, coordinate with the offshore accounting team in India, and partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Treasury, and Operations to deliver complete and reliable financial information.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting skills, public accounting experience, and financial services industry knowledge. This individual will demonstrate accountability, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset while driving process improvements and maintaining a strong internal control environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Close & Reporting

• Manage the monthly accounting close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to deadlines
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial schedules for key balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and ensure all transactions comply with U.S. GAAP and company policies
• Review and analyze monthly financial results and support variance analysis for management and FP&A reporting
• Support preparation of quarterly and year-end audit deliverables and serve as a key point of contact for external auditors

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with FP&A, Treasury. and Operations to ensure accurate accounting and reporting of business activities
• Work closely with the offshore accounting team in India to coordinate close deliverables, reconciliations, and reporting
• Support other Finance teams by providing insight and context into financial performance and accounting treatment
• Partner closely with FP&A to align on financial results, forecasts, and performance trends

Process Improvement & Controls

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, enhance efficiency, and strengthen internal controls
• Support implementation and optimization of accounting systems and reporting tools
• Ensure compliance with internal control policies and participate in ongoing control documentation and testing efforts
• Drive consistency, accuracy, and standardization across accounting procedures and reporting templates

Leadership

• Mentor and support staff within the accounting organization, fostering collaboration and accountability
• Exhibit a continuous improvement mindset and contribute to a culture of operational excellence
• Maintain awareness of new accounting standards and evaluate their potential impact on company financials

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA strongly preferred
• 5--8 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in public accounting (Big 4 or regional firm experience preferred)
• Experience in financial services or mortgage servicing industry highly desirable
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial statement preparation, and internal controls
• Experience collaborating with offshore or shared service accounting teams preferred
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel skills
• Experience with Sage Mas 500 and TM1 a plus
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to quality

Core Competencies

• Technical accounting expertise
• Process improvement and systems proficiency
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Communication and partnership skills
• Accountability and attention to detail
• Integrity and sound judgment

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Manager Accounting

Use accounting knowledge and professional acumen to accurately analyze and journalize accounting transactions. Manage and complete monthly accounting close responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner. Demonstrate independence and responsibility in managing assigned duties and problem solving. Willingly share knowledge and assist others and demonstrate positive teamwork. Skillfully communicate with others to understand and resolve transaction variances and reconcile accounting records.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Prepare, manage, and review GAAP, regulatory, and internal financial statements, reports, schedules, and supporting data components
2. Judgmentally and independently analyze and evaluate complex revenue and expense activity
3. Work independently to prepare and record journal entries to properly reflect underlying transactions while adhering to deadlines
4. Prepare monthly G/L account reconciliations and account variance analysis of financial statement accounts including service fees
5. Independently research and resolve G/L or other accounting discrepancies and interact professionally and appropriately with other accounting personnel or other departments to facilitate timely resolution
6. Prepare ad hoc reports, presentations, or analysis for the Asst. Controller and Controller
7. Maintain good communication with upper management and all other relevant departments to ensure successful completion of Accounting's duties
8. Propose and implement internal controls. Identify best practices and assist in developing performance measurements. Develop and document operating procedures to improve business processes.
9. Perform month-end Accounting duties and other special projects under strict deadlines, including ad hoc requests
10. Manage competing priorities and adapt to a changing work environment Experience and Education

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or other closely-related field
2. Five years' experience applying accounting principles and theories (some public accounting audit experience preferred)
3. Proficient with Microsoft Office products with emphasis in Excel
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work cross functionally
5. Ability to organize and arrange time and schedule to complete all assigned tasks, both recurring and ad hoc, during the month-end reporting cycle

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.