Accounting & Finance Business Partner Apprentice

Liberty Bank • Middletown, CT

23h

About The Position

At Liberty, we strive to maximize our impact and exceed goals by investing in our teammates to deepen our relationships in the workplace and communities we serve. We take pride in promoting a socially responsible and sustainable future through initiatives and investment.
SUMMARY OF THE JOB:
Reporting directly to the CFO, the Finance Business Partner Apprentice is an entry-level apprenticeship position within the CFO Group that is designed to develop foundational skill sets for a career within the group.
To help broaden the skill set of the incumbent, they will rotate periodically through the various disciplines within the CFO Group (e.g., FP&A, Accounting, Treasury, EPMO). In each area, the incumbent will be assigned responsibilities for their development.

Requirements

• Strong interest in starting or progressing in a career in Finance or Accounting
• A business-related degree (A.S. or higher) or some college coursework and a willingness to pursue a college degree online while working.
• Strong Excel skills
• Good analytical skills
• Flexibility, eagerness to learn.
• Willingness to enroll in and complete an AICPA online Finance certification program that leads to a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) credential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with analysis of financial results, trends, and metrics for more revenue-generating lines of business and support units.
• Assist with developing and preparing the monthly reporting package, including variance analysis vs. Budget, and tracking key metrics.
• In partnership with business leaders, assist with developing the annual operating budget for assigned business units.
• Assist with the preparation of the General Ledger and demand deposit reconciliations and reporting.
• Support the EPMO unit to ensure the bank projects remain on time and within scope, report progress, manage expectations and risk, and realize post-implementation benefits.
• The AICPA’s Registered apprenticeship is approved through the U.S Department of Labor.
• The CGMA Finance Leadership Program is a guided, digital learning and assessment route to help the team grow into holistic accounting and finance professionals, valued business partners and earn the prestigious CGMA designation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree