Discover. A brighter future.
With us, you’ll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it — we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.
Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.
Job Description:
Directs work of staff through effective delegation, serving as subject matter expert on multiple and complex business activities. Demonstrates perspective and critical thinking that is cross-functional, extending beyond immediate area of responsibility. Able to get to the heart of an issue and formulate solutions, leveraging technical expertise. Challenges the status quo by evaluating situations from multiple facets. Manages staff training, development, and performance in area of responsibility.
Develops relationships, expanding leadership influence to accomplish results through others. Responsible for the design and operating effectiveness of the control environment within the area of responsibility. Applies judgement for the appropriate application of Corporate Policy, GAAP, Regulation, or established framework. Interacts effectively with senior management as well as external parties, including auditors. Demonstrates accountability and leadership in the advancement of priorities, independent of management oversight. Promotes a risk-aware culture, ensures efficient and effective risk and compliance management practices by adhering to required standards and processes. Develops and coaches' teams to be able to identify, manage, and escalate risk, and effectively manages risk within the teams you oversee.
Responsibilities
Manages a team responsible for the completion of accounting control activities, such as account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.Routinely reviews and approves work of all staff members, ensuring all accounting responsibilities are completed timely, accurately, and with documentation to support.
Leads cross-functional teams to support the advancement of new business initiatives and/or resolution of production events impacting the business.As relevant, ensures all new initiatives contain adequate accounting requirements and are tested successfully to ensure no interruption to financial reporting.
Demonstrates subject matter expertise within areas of responsibility.Routinely fields request from staff and business partners regarding accounting subjects.Provides ongoing accounting leadership to support business partners throughout the company.
Represents team responsibilities during month-end and quarter-end financial close. Ensures timely and accurate financial reporting is provided for all areas assigned.
Oversees efforts relating to financial reporting, internal and external audits, and compliance.Ensures documentation provided is accurate and all reviews are performed successfully without evidence of control gaps within span of control.
Manages workload and resource allocation against team objectives by providing clear direction to staff and Senior Manager or Director.Provides ongoing training and development to staff. Routinely engages with staff via regular meetings and informal discussions. Provides performance feedback and career support to direct reports.
Continually seeks efficiency and control improvements to further capabilities of the team.Leverages internal capabilities and external resources as needed to independently pursue opportunities to strengthen the team.
Minimum Qualifications
At a minimum, here’s what we need from you:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
6+ years of experience in Accounting or Finance
Preferred Qualifications
If we had our say, we’d also look for:
Master's Degree in MBA or Accounting
8+ years of experience in Direct Banking or Payment Services
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
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Application Deadline:
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Dec-25-2023. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.
Compensation:
The base pay for this position generally ranges between $88,500.00 to $149,300.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.
Benefits:
We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
401(k) Plan
Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
STD, Life, LTD and AD&D
Recognition Program
Education Assistance
Commuter Benefits
Family Support Programs
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Learn more at MyDiscoverBenefits.com .
What are you waiting for? Apply today!
All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.
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