Accounting Manager (GL) at First American

Fort Mill, South Carolina, United States

First American Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Mortgage, Real EstateIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required. MBA preferred
  • 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
  • Ability to communicate the function’s vision and the department’s direction and set aligned goals. 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

Responsibilities

  • Manages and sets priorities on the daily operations of a large General Ledger, Corporate Accounting, Stat Acctg or Financial reporting department ensuring compliance with GAAP, SOX and other regulatory requirements
  • Manages a group of geographically dispersed professionals 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 with Senior 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 controls

Skills

GAAP
SOX
General Ledger
Corporate Accounting
Financial Reporting
Regulatory Compliance

First American

Provides title insurance and real estate services

About First American

First American provides title insurance, specialty insurance, and various real estate-related services. Their title insurance protects homebuyers and property owners from potential ownership disputes and financial losses related to real estate transactions. The company offers a platform called myFirstAm®, which allows users to access property information, manage orders, and streamline the closing process from any device. Unlike many competitors, First American has a vast database of property data, with over 5.5 billion document images, making it a leading provider of real estate data solutions. The company's goal is to facilitate smooth real estate transactions while ensuring that clients' investments are protected.

Santa Ana, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1889Year Founded
$800.2MTotal Funding
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Financial Services, Real EstateIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

401k matching
Health, vision, dental insurance
Professional development

Risks

Data breach allegations could harm First American's reputation and lead to legal issues.
Integration of Mother Lode may face challenges and financial risks.
Dependence on digital transformation poses risks if technology advances rapidly.

Differentiation

First American offers comprehensive title insurance and settlement services nationwide.
The company provides a vast database of over 5.5 billion document images.
First American's digital platform, myFirstAm®, enhances real estate transaction efficiency.

Upsides

Acquisition of Mother Lode expands First American's market share in California.
Docutech purchase boosts First American's digital mortgage revenue by 38%.
Growing fintech trends align with First American's digital transformation strategy.

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