Manager, Accounting Operations

Hancock Whitney•New Orleans, LA

10d

About The Position

This role provides analytical and technical expertise in the design, testing, and support of the company’s financial systems, including the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform. The position is responsible for ensuring the integrity of general ledger (GL) reconciliations, overseeing system interfaces, and supporting ongoing production processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field required.
7+ years of experience in Accounting Systems, preferably within banking or financial services.
Equivalent combination of general accounting and Accounting Systems experience may be considered.
Working knowledge of banking or financial services industry.
Strong expertise in accounting systems and reporting tools.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint).

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

Own and execute the enterprise financial systems strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with long-term corporate, regulatory, and operational objectives.
Serve as the Finance systems authority, accountable for all GL-impacting system architecture, integrations, and data flows.
Lead enterprise-wide initiatives to modernize financial systems, including ERP implementations, upgrades, and process transformation efforts.
Advise leadership (e.g., CFO and Chief Accounting Officer) on financial systems strategy, risks, and investment priorities.
Maintain accountability for the integrity and accuracy of financial data supporting internal and external reporting, including regulatory and audited financial statements.
Oversee the controls framework governing accounting systems, ensuring compliance with SOX, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
Own risk identification and mitigation strategies related to financial systems and data governance.
Partner with Internal Audit, External Audit, and Risk teams to ensure effective controls and remediation of identified issues.
Serve as the primary liaison between Finance and Technology, directing priorities and ensuring alignment on system design and delivery.
Influence cross-functional decision-making across Finance, IT, Risk, and Operations for all GL-impacting initiatives.
Direct vendor strategy and maintain relationships with external technology partners.
Direct governance of all system-to-GL reconciliations, ensuring completeness, timeliness, and documentation integrity.
Establish and enforce standards for testing, validation, and implementation of all GL-impacting system changes, with final sign-off authority.
Oversee system interfaces, batch processing, and data flows to ensure operational continuity and data accuracy.
Lead disaster recovery planning and execution for financial systems.
Champion automation, digitization, and process optimization initiatives across Finance systems.
Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, scalability, and control effectiveness through technology solutions.
Lead large-scale transformation programs delivering measurable improvements in financial operations.
Ensure adherence to all applicable regulatory requirements, including the Bank Secrecy Act and other financial services regulations.
Monitor evolving regulatory expectations and integrate requirements into financial systems and processes.
Lead and develop managers responsible for reconciliations and asset management systems.