Accounting Manager

ParkerBeth Search is seeking an Accounting Manager for one of our clients, a premier community bank in the San Fran Financial District.

This is a key role reporting to the Assistant Controller and sits in the Corporate Office in the Financial District of San Francisco. This is an important position supporting both the controller and assistant controller in the day to day operations of the accounting department. This is an internally facing role (not a banking customer role). The successful candidate in this position will be well rounded in all things accounting.

ATTRACTIVE FACTORS INCLUDE:

• Collaborative team with excellent leadership
• Long term role with a company you can call your home
• The ability to come in and share professional experience
• Open minded team that supports and cares for one another
• Working with a group of like minded individuals with strong core values
• Fun and energizing work environment
• Opportunity to make a large impact in people's lives.
• EXCELLENT benefits package including:
• Health insurance plan with premium medical coverage, all of which include dental, vision, prescription drugs and life insurance.
• 401(k) program with a generous matching
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO) based on years of service
• Total size of the company is $800M in assets and 101 employees

The role itself has many different facets. As the Accounting Manager, you will be the resident expert on all things Accounting as well as the go to support for the Assistant controller and controller.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records general ledger entries, assist other accounting personnel when necessary and other tasks that may be assigned.
• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures, and process documents
• Review journal entries to properly account for general ledger and intercompany activity
• Assisting in internal and external audit processes by providing requested financial documentation, conducting reconciliations, and addressing audit queries to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Coordinate and gather support for complex accounting projects and reporting initiatives
• Prepare/review reconciliations for general ledger accounts and roll-forward schedules
• Responsible for monthly and quarterly analytical review for loan and lease accounting
• Serves as backup to other accounting tasks as needed
• Effectively communicates with other departments and management to obtain information and/or to correct transactions; continually assesses areas of oversight to build operational efficiencies and improve internal processes.
• Perform month end closing.
• Prepare call report.

In order to be successful there are some specific soft skills that are necessary. The Accounting and Finance team is incredibly collaborative and they have a high degree of responsibility placed on them. To be successful one must possess the same types of skills. The team will be looking for someone who is…

KEY SOFT SKILLS & PERSONALITY FIT

• Leadership - Team Management and Decision-Making
• Good communicator - both written and verbal communication
• Problem Solving - Analytical Thinking
• Adaptability - Flexibility and Continuous Learning
• Interpersonal Skills - Relationship Building and Conflict Resolution
• Integrity
• Time Management and Prioritization
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• IMPORTANT - Has excellent follow through and doesn't need to be nudged to follow up or provide project updates, etc. This is especially critical for the legal, tax, and procedural items, EOM and EOY filings, reporting, closing of books, etc.

The nuts and bolts of the role include the following…

TOP KEYS & BACKGROUND

• MUST come from the banking industry - preferably a small to midsize community ban
• Requires Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 8 years of hands-on accounting experience in a banking environment.
• Minimum 8 years accounting experience with accounts payable, general ledger and accounting systems
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Familiar with Fiserv. Banking core system is a plus

REPORT TO & TEAM

• Part of a 5 person team and reports to the Assistant Controller
• 2 direct reports - a Senior Accountant and a Financial Analyst

HOURS and LOCATION

The hours are M-F 8-5PM. As a manager the hours may be more at certain times of the year. This is an ONSITE role. No hybrid or WFH

COMPENSATION

100-135K, DOE

If you are qualified please reply to this request immediately with your resume. Our client is eager to fill this role due to the amount of new business and projects.

About ParkerBeth Search

With over 20 years of experience in the recruitment industry, ParkerBeth is the right choice when it comes to professional placement career opportunities. Our goal is to connect talented job seekers and amazing companies!

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