Corporate Accounting Senior Manager

Nicolet National Bank•Green Bay, WI

23d

About The Position

At Nicolet National Bank, the Corporate Accounting Senior Manager plans and directs the daily operations and development of the corporate accounting team. The role performs senior-level accounting functions, oversees month-end close and reconciliation processes, manages financial records and accounting systems, and ensures conformity with US GAAP and internal policies and procedures. The position also assists the Corporate Accounting Director with duties that support corporate accounting goals and objectives. The role leads and develops accounting team members, reviews their work, maintains accounting policies and procedures, and monitors compliance. It also participates in corporate accounting initiatives such as system implementations and supports M&A activities, including operational integration and system conversions. The position supervises accounting employees in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration; preferably in accounting or finance.
Seven years of increasingly responsible accounting and supervisory experience, preferably in the financial services industry.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and computers.
Strong leadership skills, including the ability to envision, articulate, and manage change, and a desire and ability to work with people of diverse perspectives.
Ability to accept and facilitate change in response to corporate needs, market conditions, or regulatory requirements.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team with people of diverse backgrounds.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Active CPA license.
Experience in banking.
Proficiency with financial systems, system implementation, and process improvement.
Public accounting background and experience at large, well-reputed companies.
M&A due diligence and integration experience.
Knowledge of bank operations, regulatory requirements, and internal controls over financial reporting.

Responsibilities

Oversee the month-end close process.
Oversee the month-end reconciliation process.
Review work of assigned associates, including analysis, journal entries, and reconciliations.
Participate in or lead corporate accounting initiatives, such as system implementations.
Hire and professionally develop corporate accounting team members.
Manage and empower associates to efficiently achieve departmental objectives.
Maintain accounting policies and procedures and monitor practices for compliance.
Participate in M&A activities, including operational integration, system conversions, and other tasks supporting successful acquisitions.
Maintain appropriate controls to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations and uphold Nicolet’s philosophy and policies.
Promote understanding and value of workplace diversity and work respectfully with people of diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervise accounting team members, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, coaching, mentoring, development planning, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.