Manager, Accounting, Smithfield, Rhode Island

Description

Manager – Fidelity Brokerage and Wealth Accounting & Controllership
The Manager on the Fidelity Brokerage and Wealth Corporate Accounting & Controllership Team will be a key member of the team accountable for financial accounting and controllership to Fidelity’s Brokerage and Wealth legal entities.
The Expertise We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, CPA and/or master’s degree in Accounting preferred
5+ years of relevant experience. Financial services experience a plus
Ability to lead, mentor, develop and handle performance and output of team members
Experienced in leading projects and/or small teams of people
Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, practices and internal controls
Audit background or experience working with auditors and preparing or reviewing financial statements
Experience designing and implementing accounting processes and financial systems
Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
Taking ownership of tasks from start to finish
Great teammate who takes initiative and thinks and works across Fidelity
Hands on work style - “can do” demeanor with a strong desire to make things happen
Technologically savvy, with an ability to learn new financial systems and reporting tools

The Purpose of Your Role
You will have responsibility over performing monthly close processes and leading all aspects of monthly close activities. You will also work with business partners and finance partners relating to any monthly and quarterly financial reporting processes. You will also be focused on streamlining accounting close activities as well as leading all aspects of the financial statement process. In addition, you will support the team’s various modernization efforts and projects.
The Skills You Bring

Highly motivated, flexible, quality focused teammate with excellent organizational skills
Ability to quickly grasp complex organizational/ownership structures
Ability to work independently and exhibit both independent thinking and good judgment
Inquisitive nature and process improvement demeanor
You have strong financial analysis and can solve problems independently or as part of a team
You have a strong understanding of financial/accounting principles as well as a sense of accountability and ownership in your work
You can identify operational improvements and recommend changes to existing business and system policies and procedures in addition to independently leading special project teams to implement changes, recognizing and asking for support when needed
You have excellent written and verbal communication skills that build and maintain strong, constructive relationships with business partners
You are passionate about details while maintaining a broad view of business objectives
Can work on multiple projects concurrently and meet tight deadlines
Confirmed understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel and PowerPoint)
Confirmed understanding of financial systems and multidimensional reporting tools (i.e., Oracle, Essbase, Power BI)
Lead and review the work of others

The Value You Deliver

Work closely with finance, business, accounting policy and BU accounting teams to ensure the transactions you review or perform for your legal entities are being accurately recorded in the G/L
Participate in any new product launches by ensuring any new transactions are recorded accurately
Actively participate in supervising month end accounting close responsibilities, such as reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis for your respective legal entities
Provide well written financial commentary and present these results during any monthly or quarterly financial reporting reviews
Participate in the annual audit process with external auditors, including the preparation of financial statements and audit schedules
Perform quarterly reviews and support regulatory filings
Prepare or review the annual audited financial statements
Participate in any financial control assessments for processes that you own
Participate in the response to inquiries from management, auditors, and regulatory agencies
Participate in and coordinate the development and completion of special projects and initiatives

How Your Work Impacts the Organization
As a member of the Fidelity Brokerage and Wealth Accounting & Controllership team, this role is responsible for ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately in the financial statements. This role is also responsible for ensuring appropriate financial controls and efficient processes are implemented.

The hourly pay rate range for this position is $60.00-$70.00 per hour.

Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.