Senior Manager, Accounting

Company: Genworth
Location: Durham
Posted on: October 17, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description POSITION TITLE Senior Manager, Accounting LOCATION Raleigh, NC YOUR ROLE This position is a business partner that delivers financial competencies to drive improvement across the business; with a focus on the timeliness and accuracy of financial results. This position reports to the Controller, leads a team of four accounting professionals, and will drive improvement of people, processes, and tools across the Finance organization. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES * Lead a team of accounting professionals with emphasis on functional execution, continuous improvement, and problem-solving approach * Lead execution of internal control measurement, monitoring and compliance including adherence to Sarbanes Oxley across Finance, IT and Operations departments; Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting; Present quarterly updates to the Senior Leadership Team * Manage daily accounting and monthly close processes facilitating with our Corporate HQ * Provide analysis and business input on quarterly SEC reporting * Development, maintenance, and implementation of accounting policies and procedures; Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to strengthen internal controls * Support internal and external audit activities and inquiries * Oversee and manage the account reconciliation process * Research technical accounting issues and participate in industry working groups * Collaborate across Genworth teams including HQ Controllership, Technical Accounting Group, Tax, and Investments to ensure accurate reporting and adequate process, procedures, and controls * Maintain and enhance professional and technical knowledge through continued education courses, professional publications, and active participation professional networks YOUR QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor's degree in accounting * CPA * 7+ years of relevant work experience in accounting and auditing * Sarbanes Oxley experience * Experience with internal and external audits * Strong organizational skills, accurate, detail oriented, time conscience * Effective communication and interpersonal skills * Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills * Strong leadership philosophy and people development experience * Strong financial systems / ERP knowledge (preferably Oracle) ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS * Master's degree in accounting * Big 4 accounting/auditing experience NOTES * Genworth office locations are currently closed due to COVID-19 and will not re-open until January 2021. Relocation to the Raleigh, NC area is not required until after we have safely re-opened. * This position is not currently visa sponsorship eligible WHY WORK AT GENWORTH * We have a real impact on the lives of the people we serve * We work on challenging and rewarding projects * We give back to the communities where we live * We offer competitive benefits including: * Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account options beginning your first day * 20 days of Choice Time Off your first full year * 11 Paid Holidays * 40 hours of volunteer time off * 401K Account with matching contributions * Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment * Paid Family Leave * Child Care Subsidy Program COMPANY Genworth Financial, Inc. is a leading insurance holding company committed to helping families achieve the dream of home ownership and address the financial challenges of aging through its leadership positions in mortgage insurance and long-term care insurance. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Genworth traces its roots back to 1871. Genworth Mortgage Insurance, headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a global mortgage insurer with a major presence in the North America, Australia, and India. With origins dating back to 1980, Genworth Mortgage Insurance provides primary mortgage guaranty insurance coverage on residential mortgage loans, as well as mortgage pool insurance policies that enhance insurance coverage for various types of mortgage-related securities. Our mortgage insurance can help individuals secure low down payment loans and realize the dream of home ownership faster - even for the first time. We know we can't deliver on our mission unless we deliver for our employees. That's why we're committed to creating a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, excellence, improvement and connection. We know each employee contributes in their own unique way and we're dedicated to supporting every one of them to help them reach their full potential.

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