Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in corporate accounting and financial reporting:
3 years of supervisory or management experience
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and key principles of application for a wide array of finance and accounting areas.
Work experience with public auditing or regulatory reporting preferred.
Knowledge of Workday Financials system and reporting preferred but not required.
Expected Behaviors of a Successful Candidate:
Driving Success: Demonstrated ability to oversee and handle multiple projects, competing priorities and deliverables including project management. Proactively identifies opportunities to enhance reporting efficiency and processes that support organizational goals.
Adaptability: Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous situations, including dynamic and rapidly changing work environments. Utilizes new and changing technology in order to streamline and/or automate current company processes and deliverables to take us 'next level.'
Improvement Mindset: Deep financial and accounting expertise with the ability to collaboratively challenge the status quo and positively drive change to improve organizational effectiveness.
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Why Join The Standard?
We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service-oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:
A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with match
Benefits
Dental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Remote work options
Additional Information
The next part of your journey is right around the corner - with The Standard.
A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others is the foundation for everything we do. With a customer-first mindset and an intentional focus on building strong teams, we've been able to uphold our legacy of financial stability while investing in new, innovative technologies that support the needs of our customers. Our high-performance culture focused on operational excellence thrives thanks to remarkable people united by compassion and a customer-first commitment. Are you ready to make a difference?
Job Summary:
The Manager Corporate Accounting and Reporting will be a hands-on dynamic leader responsible for the management of key accounting and reporting functions within the corporate finance division. As a key member of the leadership team, you'll assist in creating timely, high-quality deliverables by providing leadership and direction for the division's financial accounting and reporting team.
This is a high-visibility role which requires both a strong technical accounting and reporting background as well as communication skills.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
Manage and direct a professional staff in various month-end closing tasks, journal entries, reconciliations, allocations and the consolidation of financial results. Lead the preparation and review of key internal and external financial reports ensuring results are complete and accurate.
Develop, modify and ensure compliance with financial reporting policies and procedures in accordance with GAAP.
Develop and maintain effective and responsive communication with team members in order to ensure timely identification and understanding of critical performance factors and accurate financial information. Establish internal controls to mitigate risks associated with accounting and business processes; identify and evaluate risks through understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements.
Conduct special studies and analyses, develop alternatives, present recommendations to management and influence management decisions. Research, analyze, develop and implement new strategies, programs, and/or processes in response to changing internal and external conditions.
Monitor utilization of relevant systems for accounting and reporting and ensure the team is leveraging available functionality with an eye to the future of finance.
Skills & Background You'll Need:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or other related area.
Certification: CPA required
Standard Insurance · Portland, OR