Manager Financial Accounting-Hybrid
About The Position
The Manager, Financial Accounting oversees the organization’s financial accounting operations, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with regulatory standards. The role manages financial statement preparation, coordinates audits, supervises accounting staff, and implements financial controls and policies to support financial health and reporting integrity. The manager leads monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes; oversees accounting for balance-sheet and income-statement areas; maintains accounting policies; and advises leadership on complex accounting matters. The role serves as a key contact for auditors and regulators, supports regulatory reporting, and leads and develops the financial accounting team. It also oversees accounting activities across financial systems and identifies opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, efficiency, and scalability. The position offers a hybrid schedule. The stated annual base pay range is USD $100,844.71 to USD $156,309.29.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a relevant field.
- 6–10 years of experience in financial management and accounting.
- Supervisory experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in financial software and reporting tools.
- Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including advanced Excel skills.
Nice To Haves
- CPA certification.
- Knowledge of general ledger and other financial systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, consolidated reporting where applicable, and regulatory and management financial reports.
- Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Coordinate close activities across accounting sub-functions and departments, and maintain close calendars and workflows.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, NCUA and state and federal regulatory requirements, and financial institution-specific accounting guidance.
- Own and maintain formal accounting policies, interpretations, and documentation.
- Research and implement new accounting standards and regulatory guidance.
- Advise leadership on complex accounting matters, estimates, and judgments.
- Oversee accounting for loans and allowance-related accounts; investments and derivatives where applicable; fixed assets and leases; shares and borrowings; and reserves and equity.
- Review balance-sheet integrity, investigate variances or anomalies, and partner with management to explain financial results and trends.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for external and internal auditors and NCUA examiners.
- Prepare and review audit schedules, footnote support, and disclosures.
- Address audit findings and ensure timely remediation.
- Support the accuracy of Call Reports and regulatory reporting.
- Lead and develop a financial accounting team in a large, regulated environment.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
- Ensure proper segregation of duties and strong review controls.
- Foster technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee financial accounting activities across general ledger, sub-ledgers, and reporting and consolidation tools.
- Participate in system upgrades, accounting automation, and process enhancements.
- Identify opportunities to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of financial reporting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
