Accounting Manager

What if you could build a career where ambition meets innovation? At LPL Financial, we empower professionals to shape their success while helping clients pursue their financial goals with confidence. What if you could have access to cutting-edge resources, a collaborative environment, and the freedom to make an impact? If you're ready to take the next step, discover what’s possible with LPL Financial.

Job Overview:

The Accounting Manager, Controllership will be a key leader in the Controllership group and report to the AVP of Financial Reporting. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for overseeing debt and equity related accounting and related reporting, legal entity internal reporting, as well as the accounting for acquisitions.  The Accounting Manager will also be a key player in developing process improvements of our internal reporting and financial statements allowing the team to shift its focus to analyzing and communicating results as well as providing proactive customer service.Responsibilities:

• Oversee monthly accounting for debt, equity, and acquisitions, including journal entry review, account reconciliations, and related reporting deliverables.

• Manage financial statements and month-end reporting for standalone legal entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Lead, coach, and mentor Senior and Staff Accountants to drive team performance and engagement.

• Identify and implement process improvements to accelerate close timing, enhance accuracy, and strengthen financial reporting controls.

• Support regulatory requirements, including SOX testing, audit schedules, and reconciliations for internal and external audits.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.

Requirements:

• BA/BS degree in Accounting or related fields.

• 7+ years of professional experience, with 2 to 3 years progressive experience leading teams.

• Strong understanding of internal controls.

• CPA license

Core Competencies

• Demonstrate an ability to manage multiple projects and activities and adapt to change.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

• Effective communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and work in team-oriented environment.

• Excellent computer skills including intermediate Excel skills.

Preferences:

• CPA license with experience in public accounting and broker/dealer environments.

• Strong background in debt and equity accounting, acquisitions, and related reporting.

• Proficiency with Oracle Financials, Hyperion, and auto-reconciliation tools (e.g., Trintech).

• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with Excel Spreadsheet Server.

• Master’s degree and/or FINRA/SIPC membership is a plus.

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Pay Range:

$77,625-$129,375/yearActual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!

Company Overview:

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace(6) , LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses. For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.

For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

Join LPL Financial: Where Your Potential Meets Opportunity

At LPL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves objective financial guidance. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of cutting-edge technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services.

Why LPL?

• Innovative Environment: We foster creativity and growth, providing a supportive and responsive leadership team. Learn more about our leadership team here!

• Limitless Career Potential: Your career at LPL has no limits, only amazing potential. Learn more about our careers here!

• Unified Mission: We are one team on one mission—taking care of our advisors so they can take care of their clients. Learn more about our mission and values here!

• Impactful Work: Our size is just right for you to make a real impact. Learn more here!

• Commitment to Equality: We support workplace equality and embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Learn more here!

• Community Focus: We care for our communities and encourage our employees to do the same. Learn more here!

• Benefits and Total Rewards: Our Total Rewards package goes beyond just compensation and insurance. It includes a mix of traditional and unique benefits, perks, and resources designed to enhance your life both at work and at home. Learn more here!

Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.

Information on Interviews:

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum.  During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card.  Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.

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