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Position Title Accounting Manager

Location Headquarters-Troy, MI

Job Summary The Accounting Manager is responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. The Accounting Manager supervises small team of people and is responsible for managing the team or the process to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner or manages an accounting process. This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year- end audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities. The Accounting Manager interacts with senior levels of management throughout the organization on accounting practices and policies.

Job Responsibilities: Provides accounting information and recommendations to strategic plans and financial reviews ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Identifies trends and offers insight for consideration by senior management. Resolves non-routine accounting concerns for the staff and other departments by researching and interpreting accounting policy, applying observations and recommendations to operational issues, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and accounting policies. Confirms financial status by coordinating the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of financial data. Ensures an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close. Supports budgeting and forecasting activities. Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Assists in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department. Responds to inquiries from the Director of Finance, Controller, and other finance and organizational managers regarding financial results, special reporting requests, etc. Participates in special projects as assigned. Perform all duties of a functional manager of process or manager of a team to create a strong and reliable work team including hiring and firing, development and coaching, training, and assignment of work. Staff member is expected to consistently adhere to regulatory and compliance policies and standards linked to their job as listed. Staff member will not repeatedly act in a manner signifying intentional or willful noncompliance, nor exhibit gross negligence or a general disregard for compliance and regulatory standards. Staff member must ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Staff member must complete all required compliance training on a timely basis. Staff member will maintain knowledge of and adhere to Flagstar's internal compliance policies and procedures. Staff member must take responsibility to keep up to date with changing regulations and policies.

Job Requirements : Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required. Master's Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred. CPA required. 6 years of previous accounting experience. 2 years of leadership experience. Requires strong interpersonal communication skills. Proven ability to relay complicated information in a simple manner. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required. Strong attention to detail. Must have strong experience with Microsoft Excel, Access. Ability to demonstrate strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.

Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity Please see job description for required skills.