[Remote] Accounting Manager - General Ledger (remote)

Note:The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. First American is a leading entity in the mortgage servicing industry, focused on providing superior technology and personalized service. They are seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee the operations of a large General Ledger and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while managing both onshore and offshore teams. Responsibilities• Manages a group of geographically dispersed professional’s onshore and offshore who have responsibility for operations and project outcomes• Provides direct and indirect supervision of teams• Contributes to project reviews and approves detailed designs and cost estimates for projects• Participates in long-range departmental planning and provides input to operational decisions and process improvements• Provides input to and may develop operational plans and works withSenior Management to ensure that plans are integrated with broader strategies• Writes and conducts employee performance reviews and provides ongoing performance feedback• Makes hiring and compensation recommendations.May get input from Sr. Management/Executive Management• Interacts with Management and peers in other departments for purposes of gaining cooperation, exchanging technical information, and presenting project plans and reports• Develops, maintains and monitors accounting controlsSkills• Bachelor’s degree required. • 5-7 years demonstrated experience in a supervisory /management role. • Demonstrated success establishing, leading and maintaining effective working relationships at the Middle Management level.• Successful track record designing, developing, and executing complex projects in area of functional expertise. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at the Middle Management level across global functional groups and business units. • Ability to influence the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, others in sensitive situations, using influence and preventing damage to the relationships. • Ability to communicate the function’s vision and the department’s direction and set aligned goals.• Provides resources and creates systems to measure results. • Familiar with competitor, financial and industry dynamics. • Actively recruits, retains and develops talent and holds employees accountable for results. • Leads change, manages conflict and fosters collaboration. • Drives and models customer loyalty, manages customer expectations, solicits customer feedback and ensures commitments are met. • Provides others with reliable information and delivers informative and persuasive presentations. • Uses good listening skills and negotiates effectively.• Ability to understand and apply GAAP and SOX. • MBA preferred. Benefits• Medical• Dental• Vision• 401k• PTO/paid sick leave• Employee stock purchase planCompany Overview• First American provides financial services through its Title Insurance and Services segment and its Specialty Insurance segment. It was founded in 1889, and is headquartered in Santa Ana, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Apply tot his job