Accounting Manager

Join a dynamic and member-focused financial institution, partnered with Aquent, dedicated to fostering financial strength, operational efficiency, and exceptional service. This organization plays a crucial role in supporting its community through robust financial management and secure operations.

Are you a seasoned accounting professional ready to take the helm of critical financial operations and lead a dedicated team? We are seeking a visionary leader to step into a pivotal role, overseeing both comprehensive accounting functions and vital wire transfer operations. This is your chance to make a significant impact by ensuring impeccable financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, and safeguarding the integrity of all financial transactions. You will be instrumental in driving efficiency, compliance, and strategic financial health, directly contributing to the organization's success and its commitment to outstanding member service.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Leadership & Financial Reporting

* Lead and develop accounting staff, including recruitment, training, performance management, and workflow optimization.

* Manage daily accounting operations, encompassing general ledger activities, account reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close processes.

* Prepare and review financial statements in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and relevant regulatory requirements.

* Ensure accuracy of regulatory filings required by governing bodies.

* Design, implement, and monitor robust internal accounting controls and procedures.

* Collaborate on internal and external audits, as well as regulatory examinations.

* Generate financial reports and analyses for senior management.

* Identify and implement opportunities for enhancing accounting systems, automation, and processes.

Wire Operations Oversight

* Supervise the team responsible for domestic and international funds transfers.

* Ensure strict adherence to anti-money laundering (AML), fraud prevention, and financial sanctions compliance requirements related to wire activity.

* Establish and oversee procedures to guarantee the accuracy, security, and timeliness of all wire transactions.

* Review high-value or complex wire requests and exceptions.

* Partner with operational and compliance teams to maintain strong fraud detection and risk mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

* 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a financial institution.

* 2+ years of supervisory experience managing teams.

* Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), financial institution accounting practices, and internal controls.

* Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting or core processing systems.

* Exceptional analytical, organizational, and leadership abilities.

* Experience with wire transfer operations, payment systems, and fraud mitigation.

* Familiarity with financial institution regulations and regulatory reporting preparation.

Key Competencies

* Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.

* Proven leadership and team management capabilities.

* Unwavering integrity and commitment to confidentiality with financial data.

* Proactive problem-solving and a continuous process improvement mindset.

* Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with executives, regulators, auditors, and staff.

**About Aquent Talent:**

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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