Corporate Accounting Senior Manager

Nicolet National Bank•Green Bay, WI

21d

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 contribute to corporate accounting goals and objectives. The role supervises accounting team members and is responsible for hiring, training, work assignment and direction, performance appraisal, coaching, mentoring, development planning, rewards and discipline, and resolving complaints and problems. It also participates in corporate accounting initiatives and mergers and acquisitions activities, including operational integration and system conversions. The position upholds the bank’s policies and controls to support compliance with applicable laws and regulations. It also requires commitment to equal employment opportunity, inclusion, and respect for people with diverse perspectives. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration required, preferably in accounting or finance.
Seven years of increasingly responsible accounting and supervisory experience; experience in financial services is preferred.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and computers.
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 driven by corporate needs, market conditions, or regulatory requirements.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team with people from 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 assigned associates’ work, 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 achieve departmental objectives efficiently.
Maintain accounting policies and procedures and monitor practices for compliance.
Participate in mergers and acquisitions activities, including operational integration, system conversions, and other tasks supporting acquisition completion.
Maintain appropriate controls to support compliance with applicable laws and regulations and the quality of services provided.
Promote inclusion and respect for different perspectives, and uphold equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination policies.
Directly supervise accounting team members, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, coaching, mentoring, planning development, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Perform other duties as assigned.