Accounting Manager, Corporate Accounting, South Bend, IN

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for overseeing and managing accounting functions; establishing and enforcing proper accounting methods, policies and controls; and reviewing consolidated financial statements.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Oversees and/or manages accounting functions (i.e., SEC Reporting, Regulatory Reporting, Mortgage Accounting, Accounts Payable, Financial Statements, Variance Analysis, Investment Accounting) as assigned as well as the accounting for various subsidiaries.
• Facilitates external audits of financial statements, regulatory filings and benefits plans as assigned.
• Reviews various reports prepared by accountants for accuracy and content.
• Oversees budget and forecast preparation for assigned subsidiaries or cost centers.
• Works directly with accountants and/or operations personnel on accounting issues.
• Monitors new accounting/regulatory standards and stays abreast of current accounting (GAAP) rules. Determines impact to financial statements or regulatory reports including related footnote disclosures and internal controls. Coordinates the implementation of necessary changes.
• Responsible for the supervision of assigned staff and exercises the usual authority of a manager concerning hiring, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations, and terminations.
• Responsible for the completion of all compliance training related to the position.
• Must understand all applicable laws and regulations that apply to the position and complies with the requirements.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Evaluates and makes appropriate improvements to internal accounting processes ensuring that practices are in line with the overall goals of the organization and internal controls.
• Serves as a member of the Finance Business Planning team and/or Vendor Management Committee.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS: Seven (7) or more years of related experience preferred.

• Prior public accounting and/or corporate accounting experience required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Must have an understanding in consolidated financial statement preparation.
• Advanced PC skills--proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel essential.
• Knowledge of PC based accounting systems a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in accounting required. CPA or MBA preferred.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to travel for meetings, projects or seminars if needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand and walk; use hands and fingers to operate keyboard and other office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop or kneel. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

EQUIPMENT: MS Office PC, fax, phone and standard office equipment.