Accounting Manager

FIS Global•Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

Accounting Manager responsible for accounting activities for FIS’ Capital Markets Lending software and service solutions an approximate $500m revenue business. This role will report to a Sr. Manager/Controller within the Capital Markets segment accounting team. This position will work closely with but not limited to FP&A, Corporate & Technical Accounting, sales, billing, A/R, collections and FIS’ offshore accounting and finance partner.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, preferably at a Big 4 affiliated accounting firm or a combination of experience at Big 4 affiliated accounting firm and in a corporate accounting department of a multi-national company.
Knowledge of Oracle financial systems, Hyperion/Essbase reporting tools and strong excel skills
Requires strong organizational, team building, coaching and mentoring skills
Requires general business skills, industry knowledge, financial management and planning skills, long-term vision and executive presence
Ability to utilize judgment in decision making process and decisions related to job tasks
Excellent skills in communicating ideas both verbally and in written form in a clear, concise and professional manner including presentations
Ability to design, document and implement process improvements
Strong system management/control experience
Extensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and their application in a large, diverse organization
Skill in productivity, planning, and workload management
Ability to analyze financial results

Nice To Haves

CPA or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee the monthly revenue accounting close for the Capital Markets Lending Software and Solutions business.
Review and analyze the monthly income statement and balance sheet for Lending Software and Solutions business.
Ensure complex revenue arrangements are accurately recorded in accordance with guidance from the technical accounting team and underlying transactional activity.
Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries
Ensure compliance with FIS accounting policies, procedures, and practices.
Collaborate with FP&A on monthly results and assess the impact of accounting for customer transactions on forecasts.
Work closely with internal and external auditors, as well as the SOX team.
Support other activities as needed such as acquisition integration and system implementation and upgrades.