Interim Accounting Manager at Jefferson Wells

Jefferson Wells has an IMMEDIATE need for a HANDS-ON experienced and well-versed interim Accounting Manager to join one of our premier Financial clients! The ideal candidate will be experienced in hands-on and review of all GAAP Accounting activities, Accounting Operations and Controls within a Financial Institution environment, along with an advanced proficiency in Excel and a strong knowledge of regulatory compliance. This individual will need to be a collaborative team player, strong communicator, organized, and a motivated self-starter ready and able to hit the ground running! In return for your outstanding talent, you will enjoy competitive compensation, benefits, a hybrid schedule, and be part of a highly desired, dynamic, and collaborative organization and team! If this sounds like you, don’t delay – we want to hear from you immediately!!


Title: Interim Accounting Manager
Position Comments: Hybrid position, with 3 Days Onsite and 2 Days Remote. This is a Contract Consulting position. 
Location: Greater Milwaukee area
Desired Start Date: Immediately
Duration: 2-3 months with possibility of extension 

Pay Rate: Flexible depending on experience

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K with match, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Holidays

The Key Responsibilities of this role include:
 
This Accounting Manager will report directly to the VP of Accounting and assist the Controller and the Assistant Controller with the following:
 

• Manage the daily operations of the accounting department to ensure adherence to established controls and monthly close timelines.
• Manage and mentor the Staff Accountants, creating a collaborative team environment.
• Prepare, review and or approve monthly journal entries.
• Prepare complex account reconciliations by analyzing the source of transactions and effect on accounting systems; and ensure appropriate accounting treatment.
• Develop transaction and system reports to provide detail for reconciliation daily work and preparation. 
• Review and approve account reconciliations and subsidiary controls prepared by staff and assist with the training and improvement of account reconciliation process.
• Manage investor reporting including accuracy of reporting, meeting deadlines, balancing of investor activity and completion of external audits.
• Assists timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
  
  Our client is looking for someone with Accounting Manager Level Experience that covers all of the above.  This is a hands-on and review role, with 7-8 staff that you will lead and oversee. This individual must be able to come in and hit the ground running! At this point, the role is interim only and expected to run for at least 2-3 months while they search for someone to hire for this position. They are in need of someone to start immediately.  Work is Hybrid (3 days onsite; 2 days virtual)
  Requirements (MUST HAVES):
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 5 years accounting experience with a minimum of 2 years managing people
• Strong Financial Institution Background Required 
• Hands-On Accounting Manager Level Experience
• Strong Month-End Close experience within a Financial Institution environment Required
• Advanced level proficiency in Excel

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:  Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.