Accounting Operations Manager

NBT Bank

$117K — $156K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; CPA certification preferred.
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in banking, including supervisory or management experience.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and SEC regulations.
  • Expertise in financial policy development and budget concepts.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with project leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Direct and manage accounting teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with GAAP and SEC guidelines.
  • Perform financial analyses and lead the budgeting process with senior management.
  • Research and summarize emerging financial guidance for senior leadership's review.
  • Supervise, coach, and mentor accounting staff while overseeing recruitment and onboarding activities.
  • Assist auditors and consultants by providing required documentation and insights.
  • Support M&A activities as necessary, contributing analytical expertise.
  • Undertake additional tasks as assigned, promoting flexibility within the role.

Benefits

  • 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 salary.
  • Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Includes employer contributions to HSA.
  • Retirement Plans: 401(k) with employer matching and optional Roth 401(k).
  • Employee Assistance Program: Access to support resources.
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Supports education and career growth.
Full Job Description
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


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 Coverage: Ensuring your overall health and well-being.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts: For healthcare and dependent care expenses.
  • Employer-Paid Disability Coverage: Both short-term and long-term, with an option to purchase additional long-term coverage.
  • Life Insurance: Employer-paid basic life insurance, with an option to purchase supplemental coverage.
  • Voluntary Benefits: Including hospital, accident, and critical illness coverage.
  • Retirement Plans: Benefit from a 401(k) plan with employer matching, an optional Roth 401(k), and a pension plan to help secure your future.
  • Adoption Assistance: Supporting your growing family.
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your education and career growth.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to support and resources.
  • Pet Insurance: For all your furry friends.
  • Financial and Banking Services: Various banking services benefits and financial planning assistance.


Benefits for Part-Time Employees Working 20+ Hours/Week:
  • Medical Coverage: Includes employer contributions to HSA for High Deductible Health Plan participants.
  • Dental and Vision Coverage: Ensuring your overall health and well-being.
  • Voluntary Benefits: Including hospital, accident, and critical illness coverage.
  • Generous Parental Leave: Six weeks of paid leave at 100% of your salary.


Benefits for All Part-Time Employees:
  • Retirement Plans: Benefit from a 401(k) plan with employer matching, an optional Roth 401(k), and a pension plan for employees who work at least 1,000 hours in a calendar year, all designed to help secure your future
  • Paid Sick and Safe Leave: For your health and safety.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to support and resources.
  • Financial and Banking Services: Various banking services benefits and financial planning assistance.


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