Accounting Manager

About the role

Accounting Manager responsible for accounting activities for FIS’ Capital Markets Lending software and service solutions an approximate $500m revenue business.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly revenue accounting close for the Capital Markets Lending Software and Solutions business
• Review and analyze the monthly income statement and balance sheet for Lending Software and Solutions business
• Ensure complex revenue arrangements are accurately recorded in accordance with guidance from the technical accounting team and underlying transactional activity
• Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries
• Ensure compliance with FIS accounting policies, procedures, and practices
• Collaborate with FP&A on monthly results and assess the impact of accounting for customer transactions on forecasts
• Work closely with internal and external auditors, as well as the SOX team
• Support other activities as needed such as acquisition integration and system implementation and upgrades

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, preferably at a Big 4 affiliated accounting firm or a combination of experience at Big 4 affiliated accounting firm and in a corporate accounting department of a multi-national company
• Knowledge of Oracle financial systems, Hyperion/Essbase reporting tools and strong excel skills
• CPA or equivalent preferred
• Strong organizational, team building, coaching and mentoring skills
• General business skills, industry knowledge, financial management and planning skills, long-term vision and executive presence
• Excellent skills in communicating ideas both verbally and in written form in a clear, concise and professional manner including presentations
• Strong system management/control experience
• Extensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and their application in a large, diverse organization
• Skills in productivity, planning, and workload management

Qualifications

• Ability to utilize judgment in decision making process and decisions related to job tasks
• Strong skills in analyzing financial results