Accounting Manager - General Ledger (remote)

First American • Usa, SC

16d • Remote

About The Position

Who We Are ServiceMac is a new sub-servicing entity backed by some of the leading practitioners of the mortgage servicing industry. ServiceMac is focused on providing superior technology, products, and services for the mortgage and real estate industries backed by highly personalized service and support. Through continuous innovation and acquisition, our offerings comprise of personalized solutions that span the mortgage continuum and enhance security, compliance, customer satisfaction, and profitability. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for ten consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. What We Do Responsible for managing and setting priorities on the daily operations of a large General Ledger, Corporate Accounting, Stat Acctg or Financial reporting department ensuring compliance with GAAP, SOX and other regulatory requirements. HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE Manages a group of geographically dispersed professional’s onshore and offshore who have responsibility for operations and project outcomes. Provides direct and indirect supervision of teams. Contributes to project reviews and approves detailed designs and cost estimates for projects. Participates in long-range departmental planning and provides input to operational decisions and process improvements. Provides input to and may develop operational plans and works with Senior Management to ensure that plans are integrated with broader strategies. Writes and conducts employee performance reviews and provides ongoing performance feedback. Makes hiring and compensation recommendations. May get input from Sr. Management/Executive Management. Interacts with Management and peers in other departments for purposes of gaining cooperation, exchanging technical information, and presenting project plans and reports. Develops, maintains and monitors accounting controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required. MBA preferred.
• 5-7 years demonstrated experience in a supervisory /management role.
• Demonstrated success establishing, leading and maintaining effective working relationships at the Middle Management level.
• Successful track record designing, developing, and executing complex projects in area of functional expertise.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at the Middle Management level across global functional groups and business units.
• Ability to influence the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, others in sensitive situations, using influence and preventing damage to the relationships.
• Ability to communicate the function’s vision and the department’s direction and set aligned goals.
• Provides resources and creates systems to measure results.
• Familiar with competitor, financial and industry dynamics.
• Actively recruits, retains and develops talent and holds employees accountable for results.
• Leads change, manages conflict and fosters collaboration.
• Drives and models customer loyalty, manages customer expectations, solicits customer feedback and ensures commitments are met.
• Provides others with reliable information and delivers informative and persuasive presentations.
• Uses good listening skills and negotiates effectively.
• Ability to understand and apply GAAP and SOX.

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages a group of geographically dispersed professional’s onshore and offshore who have responsibility for operations and project outcomes.
• Provides direct and indirect supervision of teams.
• Contributes to project reviews and approves detailed designs and cost estimates for projects.
• Participates in long-range departmental planning and provides input to operational decisions and process improvements.
• Provides input to and may develop operational plans and works with Senior Management to ensure that plans are integrated with broader strategies.
• Writes and conducts employee performance reviews and provides ongoing performance feedback.
• Makes hiring and compensation recommendations.
• Interacts with Management and peers in other departments for purposes of gaining cooperation, exchanging technical information, and presenting project plans and reports.
• Develops, maintains and monitors accounting controls.

Benefits

• Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees