Accounting Manager

Description

About Us:

At Umpqua, we create a great place to work by offering a unique brand of relationship banking and fostering a culture where associates thrive. We are dedicated to supporting our customers and communities, and we can only achieve this through the dedication of our employees.

We value Trust, Ownership, Growth, Empathy, Teamwork, Heart, Enjoyment, and Relationships, and we are eager to meet candidates who embody these core values. We are always on the lookout for results-focused individuals who can think independently, work collaboratively, and support our broader purpose.

Think of us as financial partners, because at Umpqua, we believe the best way forward is together. Together for people. Together for business. Together for better.

About the Role:

Manage a broad scope of activities and general accounting functions, including partnering with other areas of the bank as required to achieve desired results. Maintain general ledger and various financial statement production, related reports and statistics reflecting earnings, profits, assets and liabilities and other financial results. Adheres to controls to support the integrity of financial and operating reports for accurate information required to conduct and control operations. Performs and manages assignments in the form of objectives to meet defined goals.

• Manage the timely preparation and review of the consolidated financial statements and periodic, quarterly and year-end SEC filings, including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and other required SEC filings. Ensure compliance with SEC and GAAP reporting requirements, including iXBRL tagging.
• Partner with Investor Relations for the preparation and review of the earnings press releases, earnings conference call slide deck and other financial data summaries.
• Coordinate with corporate finance departments, operational finance teams and external auditors regarding required financial reporting and audit-related deliverables. Monitor and enhance formal processes to ensure deliverables are accurate and timely.
• Facilitate review and approval of SEC filings with external auditors, inside legal counsel and disclosure and audit committees. Prepare timelines and meeting materials, distribute draft filings and coordinate certifications and sign-offs.
• Oversee the preparation of schedules and applicable regulatory reports for external audiences including but not limited to, SEC, IRS and FDIC, and internal audiences as required.
• Assists in developing and maintaining policies, procedures and an environment with appropriate internal operating controls to support integrity of the general ledger and related reporting.
• Responsible for providing accurate and timely monthly financial and management reporting and ad hoc analysis to facilitate senior management decisions.
• Administer accounting support for planning acquisitions, expansions, systems conversions and partnering with other departments on broader scope projects.
• Lead staff for successful completion of department tasks, goals and objectives. Supervise a unit or multiple units and provide guidance, direct work flows and volumes. May serve as project lead as directed.
• Responsible for research and identifying impact of new authoritative guidance and emerging accounting issues.
• Objectives for assigned area defined by senior leadership. Latitude to make decisions to achieve defined goals.
• Manages the work efforts of supervisors/individual contributor. Responsible for hiring, firing, performance appraisals and pay reviews. Makes decisions based on area objectives as well as company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and applies to designated job responsibilities – knowledge may be gained through coursework and on-the-job training. Keeps up to date on regulation changes.
• Follows all Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and completes all required annual or job-specific training.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Bank's written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security and other regulations as applicable to this job description.
• May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert.
• Actively learns, demonstrates, and fosters the Umpqua corporate culture in all actions and words.
• Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate.
• Embraces our vision to become “Business Bank of Choice”
• May perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or a combination of education and equivalent experience, required.
• Master’s degree in accounting or business, preferred.
• CPA license preferred.
• 5-7 years of senior level accounting/finance related experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• 2-4 years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Advanced knowledge of financial institution policies, procedures, internal controls, general ledger and related financial systems and operations.
• Ability to interpret authoritative guidance and recommend application in a bank accounting environment.
• Ability to manage complex projects, and assignments concurrently.
• Possess verbal and written communication skills across multiple and varying audiences, ability to train, support and mentor staff.
• Strong knowledge and application of US GAAP, SEC, Sarbanes-Oxley, and the general banking regulatory environment.
• Intermediate analytical and financial interpretive skills, including use of Microsoft Office products with an emphasis on Excel.
• Ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, with strong skills in conflict resolution, performance management, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Proficient using the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  
  

Job Location(s): Ability to work fully onsite at posted location(s).

OR, ID, WA, CO, and CA

Our Benefits:

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits. The pay range for this role is $90,000.00 - $160,000.00, and the pay rate for the selected candidate is dependent upon a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, education, and geographic location. The role may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation and those details will be provided during the recruitment process.

We offer eligible associates comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions, an employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, access to an online discount marketplace, and paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays. Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the date of hire for associates who are regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours weekly.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

Umpqua Bank is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to employing, engaging, and developing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable protected status or characteristics. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview(s), please let us know by email: [email protected].

To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:

Our posted job opportunities are only intended for individuals seeking employment at Umpqua Bank. Umpqua Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies and Umpqua Bank will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resume submissions. Staffing and recruiting agencies are not authorized to submit profiles, applications, or resumes to this site or to any Umpqua Bank employee and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited unless requested directly by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.