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/year

 

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) 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.

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