We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join a well-established financial services organization in the Denver area. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, leading the month-end close, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring accurate financial and regulatory reporting.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys leading a team, improving processes, and partnering with senior leadership while remaining involved in technical accounting.
What You'll Do
- Lead the month-end close process, including journal entries, fixed assets, prepaids, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
- Manage accounting for investment and derivatives portfolios.
- Oversee accounts payable and vendor-related accounting processes.
- Ensure proper structure, maintenance, and reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
- Prepare and review financial statements, budget-to-actual reporting, and variance analysis.
- Oversee timely and accurate regulatory reporting, including applicable financial services reporting requirements.
- Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff, including Accounting Specialists, Accountants, and Senior Accountants.
- Assist with the annual budgeting process and lead budget review meetings with business leaders.
- Develop and enhance accounting policies, internal controls, procedures, and processes in accordance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
- Research new and existing technical accounting guidance and assist with implementation of new accounting standards.
- Compile and analyze financial information to support the Controller and senior leadership with strategic and operational decision-making.
- Partner across departments to identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and increased efficiency.
- Coordinate financial information and supporting documentation for external auditors and regulatory examinations.
This role reports to the Controller but will have exposure to different departments. It also offers great work life balance and some work from home.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
- At least 2 years of accounting leadership or management experience
- Banking or Credit Union industry experience required
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory requirements
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong analytical, financial analysis, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines
