Accounting Manager

Primary Purpose:

The Accounting Manager will support the creation and maintenance of SOX related process documentation related to key processes, including inventories of internal controls over financial reporting. The Accounting Manager is also expected to be able to apply accounting principles and concepts while demonstrating a strong knowledge of accounting systems and US GAAP through assisting with assigned recurring tasks and special projects, supporting the preparation of various internal and external financial reports, and managing certain aspects of accounting-centric systems.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the SOX Risk Manager in the completion of required SOX documentation including, walkthrough documentation, control inventories and related narratives, written assessments of service providers and related attestation reports, and ongoing communications between internal audit, external auditors and control owners
• Support the ongoing enhancement of the Bank's accounting-centric systems, including:
  
  
  
  • Ongoing enhancements of the Bank's SOX compliance system, Workiva
  • Ongoing enhancements of the bank's reconciliation system(s) to increase automation and reconciliation documentation improvement
  
  
  
  
• * Ensure the timely preparation and delivery of internal and external reports, including review for reasonableness and completeness prior to delivery

Job Specifications:

• Four-year college degree or equivalent in Accounting or Finance, CPA strongly preferred
• Seven or greater years relevant work experience, supervisory experience preferred
• Previous banking experience preferred
• Deep experience with SOX control program management (including SSAE 18) and related documentation
• Experience with Business Intelligence tools, including Power BI, a plus
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools, including Word and PowerPoint
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience with managing external audit exercises related to control identification, walkthrough observations, process and control documentation and control deficiency resolution
• Demonstrated understanding of project management methodologies, performance measurement and metrics, and business and financial analysis
• Must be able to work independently and handle multiple assignments simultaneously, while meeting pre-established deadlines
• Must have strong interpersonal, influencing, negotiating, consensus building, and conflict resolution skills.
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Works cooperatively with others

If your experience aligns with this description, please consider applying. Many skills are transferable among industries and a passion for the role and willingness to learn are important considerations. We believe that a diverse workforce creates problem-solving and creative thinking, which is why we're dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team and encourage everyone to apply.