Accounting Manager, Corporate Accounting, South Bend, IN

• Oversees and/or manages accounting functions (i.e., SEC Reporting, Regulatory Reporting, Mortgage Accounting, Accounts Payable, Financial Statements, Variance Analysis, Investment Accounting) as assigned as well as the accounting for various subsidiaries.
• Facilitates external audits of financial statements, regulatory filings and benefits plans as assigned.
• Reviews various reports prepared by accountants for accuracy and content.
• Oversees budget and forecast preparation for assigned subsidiaries or cost centers.
• Works directly with accountants and/or operations personnel on accounting issues. 
• Monitors new accounting/regulatory standards and stays abreast of current accounting (GAAP) rules.
• Determines impact to financial statements or regulatory reports including related footnote disclosures and internal controls. 
• Coordinates the implementation of necessary changes.
• Responsible for the supervision of assigned staff and exercises the usual authority of a manager concerning hiring, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations, and terminations.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential requirement of the position.
• Responsible for the completion of all compliance training related to the position.
• Must understand all applicable laws and regulations that apply to the position and complies with the requirements.

• Evaluates and makes appropriate improvements to internal accounting processes ensuring that practices are in line with the overall goals of the organization and internal controls.
• Serves as a member of the Finance Business Planning team and/or Vendor Management Committee.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Seven (7) or more years of related experience preferred. 
• Prior public accounting and/or corporate accounting experience required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Must have an understanding in consolidated financial statement preparation. 
• Advanced PC skills--proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel essential.
• Knowledge of PC based accounting systems a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting required. CPA or MBA preferred.

• Ability to travel for meetings, projects or seminars if needed.
  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand and walk; use hands and fingers to operate keyboard and other office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop or kneel. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.