Manager Finance Position Available In Shelby, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: The Manager Finance role in Memphis, TN at Sedgwick involves acting as a GAAP technical advisor, ensuring financial duties are recorded per GAAP, assisting in budget/forecast processes, conducting financial analysis, and supporting upper management. Responsibilities include overseeing accounting staff, reviewing financial statements, and collaborating with other departments. A Bachelor's degree in accounting and eight years of relevant experience are preferred. Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Description
Manager Finance 2.9 2.9 out of 5 stars Memphis, TN By joining Sedgwick, you’ll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve. Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work® Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance Manager Finance
PRIMARY PURPOSE
: To act as generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) technical advisor to management; to ensure assigned financial duties are recorded and presented according to GAAP; to assist in the budget/forecast process; to conduct financial analysis projects; and to provide support to upper management.
ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS and
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists in review and ensures completion of monthly, quarterly, annual, and other financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Assists in establishment and maintenance of appropriate accounting documentation, systems, and internal controls, processes, and data. Provides research on new and existing accounting and financial reporting issues. Manages accounting staff and directs their work to accomplish assigned Finance department responsibilities. Reviews finance system entries from accounting staff to ensure compliance with GAAP. Interacts with senior management in the development and understanding of strategies. Communicates issues, project status, and other applicable information to Finance upper management, Acts as GAAP technical advisor to management, Ensures all deadlines related to assigned areas of responsibility are met. Works closely with other departments as needed to complete projects.
ADDITIONAL
FUNCTIONS and
RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs other duties as assigned. Supports the organization’s quality program(s). Travels as required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Administers company personnel policies in all areas and follows company staffing standards and training recommendations. Interviews, hires and establishes colleague performance development plans; conducts colleague performance discussions. Provides support, guidance, leadership and motivation to promote maximum performance.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Licensing Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Major in accounting field strongly preferred. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent designation preferred. Experience Eight (8) years of accounting, auditing and/or financial analysis experience or equivalent combination of experience and education required; supervisory experience preferred. Skills & Knowledge Knowledge of project management, finance, financial processes and systems Good oral and written communication, including presentation skills PC literate, including Microsoft Office products Strong Microsoft Excel, Access and PowerPoint skills Strong analytical and interpretive skills Strong detail orientation with ability to multi-task Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize Good leadership, motivational and interpersonal skills Unquestionable ethics and integrity Ability to work in team environment; ability to work with team members in a hands-on management capacity Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
WORK ENVIRONMENT
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.
Mental:
Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines
Physical:
Computer keyboarding, travel as required
Auditory/Visual:
Hearing, vision and talking The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time. Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.