Accounting Manager — Financial Controls & Strategy

Renasant Bank; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic Business Credit, a subsidiary of Renasant Bank, is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the finance team and ensure timely, accurate financial statements, borrowing base submissions, and regulatory reporting.

You will partner with the Controller and President, manage SOX controls, oversee third-party risk, and coordinate with banks, auditors, and internal stakeholders to uphold the highest standards of financial integrity.

Qualifications

• Qualified CPA or Accounting Degree with equivalent experience.
• 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in finance, including experience in roles with similar levels of responsibility.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively.
• Strong and effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and clients.
• Good planning and organizational skills with a logical and methodical approach to work.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage expectations.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload as needed.
• Competency in Microsoft Office (particularly Word and Excel), Google (Google Mail, Google Docs/Sheets and Google Drive)

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management financial statements, including supporting account reconciliations, and presentation of such to leadership.
• Preparation and submission of borrowing base to Renasant Bank bimonthly, including liaison with Operations team over contents.
• Maintain budgets and forecasts, updating monthly as appropriate.
• Address key budget concerns with the Controller and President.
• Manage Accounts Payable and key vendor relationships ensuring that prompt payment is made on valid accounts payable.
• Oversee cash reconciliation across all bank accounts and multiple operating software platforms, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely resolution of any variances.
• Ensure payroll operates on bi-weekly basis smoothly, providing payroll Bank with required information.
• Manage monthly payments of commissions to external brokers and sales team.
• Ensure operational finance information from Cadence and NAS is accurately reflected in the accounting system and thereby financial statements.
• Maintain fixed asset registers.
• Oversee SOX controls framework, ensuring ongoing compliance, documentation, and testing of internal controls across financial reporting processes.
• Oversee third-party risk management, including conducting internal quarterly and annual vendor reviews, and supporting additional Bank-requested reviews as required, while serving as the primary liaison with the Bank regarding third-party exposure and related compliance requirements.
• Manage and lead the team in the areas of finance, cash management, and corporate administration.
• Support Controller and President in respect of acquisition or other project-based activities, including due diligence work.
• As a senior manager, participate in progressive discussions with peers regarding ongoing development of the business, and serve as an example to staff and the external community as to the culture and professionalism of the company.
• Perform other accounting tasks and responsibilities as they arise, which may include annual 1099 preparation and filing, benefits administration support, and other compliance or reporting duties as required by the business.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Creative thinking

Effective communication

Planning and organization

Deadline management

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office proficiency

Google Workspace proficiency

Education

CPA or Accounting Degree with equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Google Docs/Sheets

Job description

Republic Business Credit, a subsidiary of Renasant Bank, is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the finance team and ensure timely, accurate financial statements, borrowing base submissions, and regulatory reporting.

You will partner with the Controller and President, manage SOX controls, oversee third-party risk, and coordinate with banks, auditors, and internal stakeholders to uphold the highest standards of financial integrity.