Senior Accounting Manager at Fifth Third Bank

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
BankingIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics required. MBA and/or other certification (CPA, CMA, etc.) strongly preferred
  • Minimum of 10 years accounting experience

Responsibilities

  • Manages team(s) to ensure the effective completion of the team’s operational objectives
  • Benchmarks the performance of team against established targeted proficiency levels
  • Measures the team’s employees by establishing performance standards and comparing actual performance against those standards
  • Manages the staffing, performance plans and salary administration for the team’s employees
  • Manages the maintenance of complex accounting records and the performance of all related accounting functions for the team
  • Ensures the team’s compliance with established schedules/operational objectives that are associated with the month-end closing process
  • Prepares various management reporting associated with the team’s responsibilities (appropriation reporting, T&E reporting, OTTI reporting, etc.)
  • Manages the preparation of daily entries, monitoring of accounts, and maintenance of account balances
  • Manages the preparation of monthly financial statements
  • Ensures the team’s compliance with the Bancorp financial controls policies including reconciliations
  • Promotes continuous improvement and searches for process improvements to be leveraged by the team
  • Leverages technology to enhance efficiency and productivity
  • Identifies opportunities to improve the accounting processes
  • Identifies technical accounting issues in the team’s area of responsibility, ensures consultation with appropriate resources in the Accounting Risk and Policy Group, and resolves issues timely
  • Performs special accounting projects associated with the team’s responsibilities
  • Manages team assignments associated with Bancorp acquisitions, divestitures and systems conversions
  • Responds to inquiries from auditors, regulators and management associated with the team’s area of responsibility
  • Establishes & fosters working relationships with peers and management within customer and functional areas including LOBs and Bancorp Finance
  • Provides employees timely, candid and constructive performance feedback; develops employees to their fullest potential; provides challenging opportunities for career growth; develops talent pool for bench strength and succession planning; recognizes and rewards accomplishments
  • Directly manages accounting staff and/or accounting managers and supervisors

Skills

Accounting
Financial Statements
Month-End Closing
Management Reporting
Team Management
Risk Management
Compliance
Performance Management
LOB Accounting
Shared Services

Fifth Third Bank

Provides banking, loans, and wealth management services

About Fifth Third Bank

Fifth Third Bank offers a variety of financial services, including personal and business banking, loans, mortgages, credit lines, and insurance products. Their services cater to individual consumers, small businesses, and commercial clients, providing comprehensive solutions for managing finances. The bank generates revenue through interest on loans, service fees, and commissions from insurance and investment products. Unlike many competitors, Fifth Third Bank emphasizes community engagement and financial education, providing resources to help clients improve their financial literacy. The goal of Fifth Third Bank is to support clients in achieving their financial objectives while fostering a strong connection with the communities they serve.

Cincinnati, OhioHeadquarters
1858Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Social Impact, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Performance Bonus
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Rising interest rates may decrease demand for loans and mortgages.
Competition from fintechs like Robinhood threatens Fifth Third's wealth management sector.
Sophisticated cybersecurity threats pose risks to customer data and trust.

Differentiation

Fifth Third Bank offers comprehensive financial solutions for individuals and businesses.
The bank emphasizes community engagement and financial education for client empowerment.
It provides a wide range of insurance products, including life, health, and disability.

Upsides

Increased demand for digital banking boosts Fifth Third Bank's online service offerings.
Partnerships with fintech enhance technological capabilities and customer experience.
Growing interest in sustainable finance attracts environmentally conscious customers.

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