Fund Accounting & Operations Director

U.S. Bank • Edison, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One. Job Description Manages a group of accountants, accounting specialists, and/or support staff responsible for the accurate and timely processing of transactions, general ledger maintenance and reporting, and administration of accounting controls. Trains, motivates, assigns work, schedules work hours, checks results, and assists with performance reviews for assigned staff. Assists with the preparation of the annual budget, monthly forecasts, and monthly variance analyses. Researches and resolves various accounting issues. Ensures questions from both internal and external customers are researched and resolved in a timely manner. Participates in department and company projects and may lead smaller projects. Location expectations This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (preferred) or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Eight or more years of accounting experience
• Thorough knowledge of accounting/bookkeeping principles, theories, and controls
• Well-developed mathematical and analytical skills
• Ability to identify and resolve exceptions and to analyze and interpret data
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Thorough knowledge of applicable financial laws, regulations and reporting requirements

Nice To Haves

• CPA and management experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Manages a group of accountants, accounting specialists, and/or support staff responsible for the accurate and timely processing of transactions, general ledger maintenance and reporting, and administration of accounting controls.
• Trains, motivates, assigns work, schedules work hours, checks results, and assists with performance reviews for assigned staff.
• Assists with the preparation of the annual budget, monthly forecasts, and monthly variance analyses.
• Researches and resolves various accounting issues.
• Ensures questions from both internal and external customers are researched and resolved in a timely manner.
• Participates in department and company projects and may lead smaller projects.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

What This Job Offers

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