Accounting Operations Manager

Pay Range: $117,746.00 - $156,995.00

The Accounting Manager leads accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance while ensuring adherence to GAAP and SEC regulations. Oversees financial analysis, budgeting, and process improvements, providing strategic insights to senior leadership. Manages and mentors accounting teams, supports M&A activities, and drives operational efficiency with autonomy.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field. CPA certification highly preferred.
• 8+ years or more of relevant progressive experience in banking including supervisory or management experience.

Skills and Abilities:

•  Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Ability to develop and establish financial policy and procedure.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with many levels of employees.
• Ability to manage and develop employees, knowledge of operating and capital budget concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office, financial software and database applications.
• Demonstrated project leadership skills.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.

Tasks Performed:

• 25% -Direct and manager an accounting team or teams by ensuring accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities and/or operational activities.  Produce monthly data for financial statements (external and internal use) in compliance with company regulations, professionals standards, and SEC and GAAP reporting guidelines.

• 25%-Perform financial analysis with Senior and Exec Management; Direct and lead budget process. Complete and review KPI's for the team.

• 15%- Serve as departments primary research analyst. reviewing emerging and authoritative guidance, assessing its relevance and providing summaries and information the other Controller and/or CFO for review. 

• 15% Supervise direct and review the work of accounting staff. Supervise, coach and mentor team members.  Recruit, interview, hire and onboard new team members.

• 10%- Assist auditors and consultants with information needed.

• 5%- Participate and work on M&A as needed. 

• 5% Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Communicate effectively with internal and/or external customers
• Stationary 75% of time or greater
• Move Objects to Maximum 10 lbs

Why Work at NBT

At NBT we empower people to grow, innovate, and thrive through meaningful work, a supportive culture and opportunities to make a real impact in your community – because your success drives our success. 

Wellbeing 

At NBT, we value and support your wellbeing by offering generous time-off policies, wellness initiatives and flexible work arrangements, so you can thrive both personally and professionally. 

Community Involvement 

NBT believes community involvement fosters our success and the success of those around us. Through volunteer service and charitable partnerships, we empower our employees to make a positive impact beyond the workplace. 

Culture 

NBT believes in creating a workplace where every voice matters and every team member feels empowered to contribute. With supportive leadership, we foster an environment where employees are connected, inspired, and valued. 

Career Development 

Whether you’re just starting your career or serve in a senior leadership role, your growth and development are our priority. NBT provides a wide variety of development programs and tools for you to reach your full potential. 

Total Rewards 

NBT recognizes and rewards your contributions with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and performance-based incentives – ensuring you feel valued every step of the way.   

Business Stability 

NBT has built a reputation as a stable financial institution by growing our people and our business, evolving our processes and managing risk. We've weathered the market's ups and downs for over 165 years, all while charting a well-defined growth plan. 

Benefits for Full-Time Employees: 

• Generous Paid Time Off: At least 22 days annually, prorated in the year of hire. 

• Parental Leave: Six weeks of paid leave at 100% of your salary. 

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Includes employer contributions to HSA for High Deductible Health Plan participants. 

• Dental and Vision Coverag