Senior Accounting Manager

First Horizon Bank • Memphis, TN

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accounting Manager reports to the Assistant Controller, Corporate
Accounting, and leads a team of associates responsible for the accuracy,
completeness, and timeliness of the monthly/quarterly close for assigned areas
in accordance with GAAP and internal control requirements. The role oversees
account reconciliations and journal entry review/approval, delivers clear
variance analytics for internal and external reporting, is responsible for the
preparation/review of earnings materials, and partners with the SEC Reporting
team to prepare/review select 10-Q/10-K statements and footnotes. The position
collaborates with Investor Relations, FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Technology/Data, and
Internal/External Audit to improve processes, strengthen controls, and enhance
data quality in support of our clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA strongly preferred.
• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience in corporate and/or public accounting, including experience managing a team.
• Strong GAAP knowledge; demonstrated experience with monthly close, reconciliations, journal entry review, and variance analysis.
• Experience supporting aspects of SEC reporting (e.g., preparing/reviewing selected statements/footnotes).
• Experience with internal controls over financial reporting (SOX 404) and audit coordination.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to partner across functions and influence outcomes.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and operate with minimal supervision; strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, organization, and results orientation.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP/GL and reconciliation/reporting tools.

Nice To Haves

• Financial services/banking industry experience.
• Experience with consolidation and reporting tools (e.g., Oracle, Workiva)
• Project/change management and process improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of associates; manage goals, feedback, performance, and workload planning.
• Own close activities for assigned areas; review/approve journal entries, accruals, allocations, and intercompany/eliminations.
• Ensure timely, accurate account reconciliations; resolve reconciling items promptly.
• Prepare driver-based variance analysis and concise commentary on balance sheet and income statement trends; escalate risks and opportunities.
• Compile and validate financial tables and disclosures for earnings releases and Investor Relations presentations; ensure alignment with underlying books and records and non-GAAP policies.
• Prepare and/or review select financial statements and footnotes for the 10-Q/10-K in partnership with the SEC Reporting team; support consistency of disclosures for assigned sections.
• Serve as SOX 404 control owner for assigned processes; maintain documentation, support testing, coordinate with Internal Audit and external auditors, and remediate deficiencies.
• Maintain current knowledge of accounting standards and First Horizon Bank policies; communicate process changes and improvements.

Benefits

• Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision
• HSA with company match
• Maternity and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mentor program
• 401(k) with 6% match
• More -- FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees