Accounting Manager

Company Description

As part of the Wilshire family, you can rest assured that every day you are contributing to an organization that is helping investors improve their financial outcomes. For more than 50 years, Wilshire has been dedicated to providing customized portfolio solutions grounded in research and powered by next generation technologies.

Wilshire advises on over $1 trillion in assets for some of the world’s largest and most sophisticated institutional investors and is headquartered in the United States with offices worldwide.

Job Description

As a leader of the General Ledger team, you will play a critical role in driving strategic financial decisions, optimizing process, and maintaining strong financial controls.

• Manage the Month-End close process of 10+ affiliated entities.
  • Lead all aspects of month-end G/L close process.
  • Manage month-end close checklist and internal controls surrounding tasks performed to ensure accuracy and completion.
  • Review workbook, journal entries, and reconciliation prepared by staff accountants.
  • Work with AR and AP team leader on related accounting treatments.
  • Develop monthly review package of each entity for controller review.
  • Streamline the quarter-end and year-end consolidation procedures of dozens investment entities with non-controlling interest.
     
• Oversee multiple financial audits of US and foreign entities.
  • Prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment with a strong orientation toward project leadership and meeting deadlines.
  • Review deliverables and financial statements that prepared by staff accountants.
  • Support staff accounts on their standalone financial audit.
  • Coordinate consolidated financial audit and communicate effectively with external auditors.
     
• A Leader of GL team
  • Actively coach and develop staff accountants through setting clear goals, provide guidance and feedback.
  • Promote Lean Accounting principles within the department with the focus on continuous improvement through lean processes and technology utilization.
  • Organize tasks including surveys, business licenses, corporate filing, etc.
  • Assign resources for ad hoc projects and analysis for various business needs.
• An expert in accounting
  • Perform technical research on accounting treatment and procedures and write accounting memos for documentation.
  • Evaluating existing accounting procedures and controls and establish and implement new controls or revised controls.
  • Collaborate closely with FP&A team and providing accounting support in financial reporting and planning.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (6+ years) in accounting roles with at least 2+ years in a managerial position with more than 3 direct reports. Public accounting or public traded company experience required.
• CPA required.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business required.
• NetSuite experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, general accounting processes and internal controls, and financial reporting.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and strategic planning skills.
• Manage time effectively between a variety of assignments and projects.
• Strong oral and written interpersonal skills in presenting and communicating financial reports and insights.
• Ability to analyze financial data with logic steps and to assess professional judgement.
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing a team.
• Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline.

Additional Information

• This position will work on a hybrid model out of our Santa Monica office
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a collaborative work environment, generous PTO, 401(k) match, affordable & comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance, CFA and other professional membership reimbursement, and more.

The pay range for this position is $120,000-$140,000/year. However, base pay will be determined on an individual basis considering various factors, including location, qualifications, skills, and experience. The total compensation package includes eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus and a full range of health and financial benefit offerings, which will be provided in conjunction with an offer of employment.

Visit www.wilshire.com for additional company information. 

Wilshire is an SEC registered investment adviser and required to track certain political contributions under Rule 206(4)-5.  As such, you may be required to disclose your prior political contributions.  

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we afford equal employment opportunity to all in