Robert Half
Description Amanda Warren with Robert Half is looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead and oversee the accounting team in Chico, California. This role entails managing a variety of accounting functions while fostering growth and development within the team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and strategic collaboration across departments. Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor, and evaluate the loan accounting team to ensure their growth and optimal performance.
- Develop succession planning strategies and provide leadership training tailored to individual career goals.
- Collaborate with departments such as Lending, Risk, Finance, and Compliance to align initiatives and achieve organizational objectives.
- Manage and assign key loan accounting tasks, including maintaining loan accounting queues, verifying disbursements, processing loan modifications, and reconciling accounts.
- Review and refine departmental policies, procedures, and workflows to maximize efficiency and accuracy.
- Establish and enforce internal controls to safeguard financial integrity and mitigate risks.
- Promote the use of advanced software platforms to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience.
- Ensure compliance with evolving regulatory requirements and financial reporting standards.
- Monitor industry trends and adapt department processes to align with best practices.
- Provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership regarding loan accounting operations and business development opportunities.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in accounting, with a focus on loan accounting or related functions.
- Expertise in month-end close processes, general ledger management, and account reconciliation.
- Strong knowledge of financial statement audits, journal entries, and accounting regulations.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
- Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail, with a commitment to process improvement.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborative work across departments.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment while meeting deadlines.
- Familiarity with agricultural industry accounting practices is a plus.