Accountant Sr II - Accountant Process & Technology

Location: Troy, MI 48098

About the Role

The Accountant Sr II - Accounting Process & Technology is responsible for identifying opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and use of technology, identifying and investigating process risk, and driving initiatives to full resolution. This role helps oversee various accounting functions (and often outside of accounting), ensuring streamlined processes, technology usage, automation, and effective issue resolution. This position requires strong technical skills, pragmatic problem-solving skills, deep understanding of accounting processes, internal controls over financial reporting, risk identification and mitigation, and the ability to manage multiple projects, sometimes under tight deadlines. Frequent collaboration with management on a cross-functional basis is required to align process and technology with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Process Identification: Identifies inefficiencies and opportunities to enhance processes and technology within accounting and related functions by analyzing bottlenecks, recurring errors, and stakeholder feedback.
• Root Cause & Solutions: Investigates improvement opportunities to identify root causes and supports the development of practical, scalable solutions in close coordination with impacted team members.
• Implementation & Collaboration: Partners with accounting and other business units to implement solutions and best practices enhancing operational efficiency. Incorporates technology as an aspect of solutions while leveraging systems and creating automation where possible. Collaborates with team members working on process-related initiatives and facilitates cross-departmental communication to drive efficiency.
• Project Management: Leads and supports project management initiatives, identifying and tracking key aspects of solution implementation including responsible personnel, key dependencies, and deliverables to ensure timely and effective completion, including measurable efficiency gains when applicable. Reports progress and escalates issues to management as deemed appropriate. Maintains documentation of new/modified processes.
• Special Projects: Leads or assists with complex and technical special projects and ad hoc departmental needs, including designing and building automated reconciliations in Blackline.
• Performs special projects and additional duties and responsibilities as required.
• Consistently adheres to regulatory and compliance policies and standards linked to the job as listed and completes required compliance training. Accountable to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Education: Undergraduate Degree (4 years or equivalent) in Accounting required; technology focus preferred.
• Experience: 6+ years of accounting experience with 2 years in public accounting.

Qualifications

• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to master new technology quickly and effectively.
• Deep understanding of accounting processes, internal controls over financial reporting, and risk identification and mitigation.
• Pragmatic problem solver.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Alteryx and Blackline auto-matching system experience preferred.
• Demonstrates a strong ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders by communicating clearly, engaging in proactive collaboration, and leveraging cross-functional insights.
• Aligns relationship-building efforts with enterprise goals to accelerate performance and drive strategic results.
• Builds trusted client relationships, whether internal or external, by identifying needs and delivering tailored solutions to enhance the overall client experience.
• Fosters or supports a positive work culture and productive work environment, displaying the importance of effective relationships with customers and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree (or postgraduate equivalent) in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA license preferred.

Physical Demands

No unusual physical exertion is involved.

Pay

Pay Range: $72,291.00 - $119,820.00

Benefits

Flagstar provides teammates access to a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Detailed information about benefits.