Technical Accounting Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business required, preferably within accounting or finance discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in financial reporting, technical accounting, or accounting research.
• Active CPA license.
• Experience with SEC filings.
• Experience in the banking or financial industry.
• Proficient with financial systems, system implementation, and process improvement.
• A public accounting background and experience at large, well-reputed companies.
• M&A due diligence and integration experience.
• Knowledge of bank operations, regulatory requirements, and internal controls over financial reporting.
• PC, phone system, general office equipment.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Advance proficiency in use of MS office tools.
• Building strong leadership skills, including the ability to envision, articulate and manage change and the ability and desire to work with persons of diverse perspectives.
• Ability to accept and facilitate change, whether indicated by corporate needs, market, or regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently, and with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Educational and professional certifications relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting research, review, and create recommendations for complex accounting areas, such as business combinations, derivatives, revenue recognition, and loan accounting.
• Ensure that financial reporting and disclosures comply with any newly adopted accounting requirements.
• Support the corporate tax compliance and tax accounting processes to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Assist in the preparation and/or review of financial reporting, including SEC and regulatory reporting.
• Actively participate in M&A activities including operational integration, system conversions, and other tasks that support the successful completion of an acquisition.
• Assist in the review of reconciliations and journal entries prepared by the corporate accounting team.
• Assist with Model Risk management documentation for accounting models.
• Assist with SOX documentation in the accounting group.
• Demonstrate ability to understand and produce complex accounting and financial analysis.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams to provide guidance on accounting for new or complex transactions.
• Support management as the project lead on special projects, ad-hoc reporting, and analysis requests that involve technical accounting guidance or leadership.
• Support and coordinate the requests and facilitate discussion with internal and external audit as it pertains to areas of responsibility.
• Uphold Nicolet’s philosophy and policies by maintaining appropriate controls to ensure full compliance with applicable laws and regulations, thereby fulfilling legal responsibilities and enhancing the quality of Nicolet.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• PTO & 11 1/2 Paid Holidays