Accounting Manager - Corporate & It

At The Standard, you'll join a team focused on putting our customers first.
Our continued success is driven by a high-performance culture. We're looking for people who are collaborative, accountable, creative, agile and are driven by a passion for doing what's right - across the company and in our local communities.
We offer a caring culture where you can make a real difference, every day.
Ready to reach your highest potential? Let's work together.
What You'll Do
Corporate Finance and Accounting (CFA) is responsible for providing timely and accurate financial information and analysis to support organizational goals throughout the company. As Manager of IT Accounting, you'll have a direct impact on ensuring The Standard's key IT operational and project accounting and reporting functions are successfully supported.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage all facets of accounting for IT operations and projects spend that occurs in the IT service division.
• Support and guide project managers, IT Finance and IT leaders through the IT accounting and capitalization process.
• Design, implement and monitor the internal control structure to facilitate accurate and complete financial reporting.
• Effectively communicate financial results to all levels of management and the IT finance team.
• Evaluate and maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting and data integrity.
• Oversee and supervise team performance and development:
  • Develop and maintain responsive communication with team members to ensure timely identification and understanding of critical performance factors and accurate financial information.
  • Lead through people: continue to support a high performing team's growth and development.
• Partner with the Corporate Accounting and Reporting Team during quarterly and annual reporting periods to support key functions within the corporate finance division.
• Communicate conclusions and interpretations to key stakeholders across the organization including operational business units and upper-level management.
• Prepare presentations for senior leaders and/or board of directors.

The Skills and Background You'll Need

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or other appropriate subject matter area. CPA, CMA, or appropriate subject matter designation required.
• Experience: 6 - 10 years financial and accounting experience or the equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience:
  • Experience in a rapidly changing environment and comfortable proposing, justifying, initiating and implementing change.
  • Experience analyzing complex transactions, processes or policies and documenting conclusion in memorandums or ad hoc deliverables.
• Knowledge & Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
  • Strong PC skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) required, and experience with large ERP system preferred (Workday), Power BI or other big data analytical software a plus.

The ideal candidate should exhibit the following behavioral traits:

• Ability to work independently and operate effectively in ambiguous situations.
• Strong problem-solving skills: working across organizations and geographies to drive improvements and work through roadblocks.
• Proven business partnering skills: crisp and concise communication to a variety of levels.
• Demonstrated abilities to oversee and handle multiple projects, competing priorities and deliverables including project management.
• Strong ability to develop influential and collaborative relationships across teams, functions, and cultures.

What You'll Get From Us

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• An engaging and inclusive work environment
• A performance driven culture with respect for people

(** Pacific Standard Time or Mountain Time candidates preferred or ability to work PST hours as needed**)
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Please note - the salary range for this role is listed below. In addition to salary, our package includes incentive plan participation and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits, as well as an initial PTO accrual of 164 hours per year. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays and 2 wellness days per year.

• Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on various factors, including individual and organizational performance.

Salary Range:
$92,750.00 - $148,500.00
Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Equities, Inc. and StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. The Standard offers a drug and alcohol free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on Standard property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation, employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. All employees of The Standard must be bondable.