Accounting Manager – Corporate Accounting Team

Overview

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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.

• 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.

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.

• 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 Preferred

• 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.

• 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 or similar is a plus.
• Master’s degree is a plus

$79,954-$133,256/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.

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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, 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…