Accounting Manager – Corporate Accounting Team

Job Overview:

The Accounting Manager, Controllership will be a key leader in the Controllership group and report to the AVP of Controllership. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for overseeing the accounting records, internal financial statements, providing accounting support and analysis for general and administrative expenses, and assisting in accounting for contracts.

 Responsibilities:

• Manage the monthly accounting close process, including review and approval of journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting deliverables and other review activities.

• Identify areas of improvement to derive enhanced methods for accelerating close timing, improving close accuracy, and enhancing controls.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring direction to Senior and/or Staff Accountants.

• Oversight of appropriate accounting procedures and control descriptions for those activities within the scope of the Controllership team.

• Support key initiatives within the group.

• Be an effective leader by helping to prioritize the G&A expense team’s work to align with department and company goals and work to positively impact employee engagement.

• Support regulatory requirements, which include SOX testing and reviewing audit schedules, reconciliations, etc. before providing to both internal and external audit on monthly/quarterly/annual basis.

• Ad hoc requests as determined by management.

What are we looking for?

We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client-focused, are ready to make positive change, team oriented, and are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.

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:

• Ability to effectively collaborate well across multiple business functions.

• Experience in public accounting and broker/dealers is preferred.

• Experience in Contract accounting

• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to multi-task are essential.

• Experience with Oracle Financials and Excel Spreadsheet Server is a plus.

• Experience working with auto-reconciliation tools, i.e. Trintech is a plus.

• Master’s degree is a plus

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Pay Range:

41.46-69.11/hour

 

Actual 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) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for advisors and institutions, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader in the markets we serve, serving more than 23,000 financial advisors, including advisors at approximately 1,000 institutions and at approximately 580 registered investment advisor ("RIA") firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-mediated model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial professional.

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 t