Supervisor, Accounting

Job Description Summary

Leads a team of multiple controllers to set business targets and monitor business performance, advise on the financial consequences of major decisions, lead the process of reporting financial and managerial data, and make recommendations targeted at improving and safeguarding financial results.

Under general direction, uses specialized knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to supervise and assist the team with preparing financial statements and other financial analysis reporting for complex business units. Works with the business units along with key business stakeholders to ensure the team is providing adequate support. Leads defined work or projects of moderate scope and complexity and resolves or recommends solutions to complex problems.

Regular contact with senior management and the business units is required to identify, research, and resolve accounting issues and problems.

• Supervise all team accounting efforts.
• Analyzes and reconciles general ledger accounts to ensure proper classification and integrity of information.
• Oversee and assists team with preparation of reports for management.
• Ensures that adequate internal controls and procedures are followed, ensuring compliance with Sarbanes Oxley.
• Works closely with management to achieve organizational objectives.
• Maintains frequent and regular communication with the business units to discuss any changes in business practices, contracts or agreements or new business items that may impact financial reporting, including disclosure items, for the business units as required.
• Provide professional support to associates, identifies training needs, and approves development plans.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Company's working structure, policies, mission, and strategies.
• Fundamental accounting concepts, practices, and procedures.
• General ledger systems and financial statements.
• Generally Accepted Principles of Accounting (GAAP).
• Sarbanes Oxley compliance regulations.
• Accounting software applications.
• Principles of finance and securities industry operations.

• Using required software applications to produce correspondence, reports, electronic communication, and spreadsheets.
• Analyzing financial information.
• Performing mathematical calculations.
• Reporting accounting data and information.
• Preparing management reports.
• Interpreting and applying policies and procedures.

• Plan, assign, monitor, review, evaluate and supervise the work of others.
• Identify training needs and develop associates.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels.
• Establish and communicate clear directions and priorities.
• Implement changes to standard procedures when required by specific situations and circumstances.
• Work independently, make non-routine decisions and resolve complex accounting problems.
• Lead meetings and contribute to team efforts by ensuring all relevant information is included in the outcomes.

• Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) in Accounting or Finance and 3-5 years of professional experience in accounting with 0-1 years' experience in supervision.
• OR ~
• Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.

• SIE is required provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied.
• Series 99, or ability to obtain within 120 days (as required by FINRA), may be required depending on assigned functional area.

• Bachelor's:
  Accounting
• Bachelor's:
  Business Administration
• Bachelor's:
  Finance

• General Experience - 3 to 6 years, Manager Experience - 13 months to 3 years

• GS
  - Gen Sec Rep
  - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)

Less than 25%

Hybrid

The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave);

and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.

We expect our associates at all levels to:

• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with