As the Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for the management and leadership of the Center of Excellence. Your responsibilities will include managing the day-to-day activities, deliverables, and associated initiatives for the CoE. This role will work directly with other key leaders on the CoE, and other Global Accounting teams; in establishing processes and procedures to ensure efficient and effective controls are in place for areas of functional responsibilities. This includes but not limited to ensuring the delivery of quality balance sheet reconciliations, accurate documentation/SOPs for the reconciliation process, driving standardization and enhancements for the reconciliation process across the Enterprise and ensuring reconciliations are performed according to policy.
As the Manager, you will cultivate a continuous improvement culture, promote ongoing learning, and exhibit a high level of engagement in a fast-paced F&A shared services environment. In addition, you will contribute to the Shared Service strategy and execution by applying knowledge and experience and helping develop others by cross-training.
What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?
- Lead, manage, coach, and develop a virtual accounting team of both on and offshore resources
- Work and manage independently with other CoE management members
- High level of efficiency and accuracy
- Accountable for complex balance sheet reconciliations related activities both (onshore and offshore)
- Gather & analyze data, identify differences, communicate appropriately, and ensure relevant resolution for reconciliations
- Provide guidance and direction on reconciliation requirements
- Maintain standards according to reconciliation policy
- Demonstrate an understanding of reconciliation-related processes and inter-dependencies
- Continuous monitoring and reporting of reconciliation dashboard
- Tracking of issues reported and accountability for those issues through resolution
- Continuous improvement mentality and partnering for transformational activities related to improving the quality and accuracy of reconciliations
- Provide support for audits and ensure SOX compliance with assigned responsibilities
- Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure adherence to processes and policies and understanding of those requirements
- Manage projects and initiatives, including system integrations, acquisitions, and process improvement
- Develop a strong understanding and familiarity with critical systems used by the department
- Partner with Finance leadership to provide financial analysis and insights to advance leadership discussion and decision making
- Ability to take a consultative approach with stakeholders and influence decision-making
- Adhere to strict timelines for recurring deliverables such as month-end close activities
What are the requirements needed for this position?
- BA or BS in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience, CPA strongly preferred
- 5 years of related general accounting experience, insurance preferred
- Four (4) years of supervisory experience
What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?
- CPA strongly preferred
- Blackline or other reconciliation tool usage
- Working in a shared services environment
- Experience working with Oracle ERP and ARC
- Knowledge of US GAAP, STAT, internal controls, financial reporting, data analysis, and trending preferred
- Working knowledge of balance sheet reconciliations
- Understanding of progressive accounting practices and procedures
- Advanced in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically excel and power point
- Working knowledge of regulatory requirements (i.e., SOX, audits)
- Problem analysis and resolution at a functional level – detail and results-oriented
- Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure, and perform in a fast-paced environment
- Time-sensitive deliverables: will require extended hours during critical close periods as required
- Microsoft BI Reporting / Cubes
- Public accounting and/or Audit experience
- Understanding of SOX controls and other controls over financial reporting
- Collaboration, delegation, and partnering skills
- Financial analysis, analytical abilities, proficiency in manipulating and analyzing large, complex, and disparate data sets
Pay Range: $84,100.00 – $140,500.00
Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.
What’s the culture like at Assurant?
Our unique culture is a big reason why talented people choose Assurant. Named a Best/Great Place to Work in 13 countries and awarded the Fortune America’s Most Innovative Companies recognition in 2023, we bring together top talent around the world. Although we have a wide variety of skills and experiences, we share common characteristics that are uniquely Assurant. A passion for service. An ability to innovate in practical ways. And a willingness to take chances.
Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products