Supervisor, Accounting

100 Raymond James & Associates, Inc.; Saint Petersburg (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

100 Raymond James & Associates, Inc. seeks a seasoned controller to lead a multi-person accounting team, supervise financial reporting, and advise on the financial implications of major decisions.

The role involves coordinating with senior management, ensuring internal controls, and delivering accurate management reports and GAAP-compliant financial statements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 3-5 years accounting experience; supervision experience a plus.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all team accounting efforts.
• Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts for proper classification and integrity.
• Oversee preparation of management reports and financial statements.
• Ensure internal controls and procedures; maintain SOX compliance.
• Collaborate with management to achieve organizational objectives.
• Maintain regular communication with business units about changes affecting financial reporting.

Skills

Financial analysis

Team supervision

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Communication

Excel proficiency

ERP/Accounting software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

3-5 years accounting experience

Tools

General ledger systems

ERP software

Accounting software applications

Job description

Job Description Summary

Leads a team of multiple controllers to set business targets and monitor business performance, advise on the financial consequences of major decisions, lead the process of reporting financial and managerial data, and make recommendations targeted at improving and safeguarding financial results.

Under general direction

Under general direction, uses specialized knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to supervise and assist the team with preparing financial statements and other financial analysis reporting for complex business units. Works with the business units along with key business stakeholders to ensure the team is providing adequate support. Leads defined work or projects of moderate scope and complexity and resolves or recommends solutions to complex problems. Regular contact with senior management and the business units is required to identify, research, and resolve accounting issues and problems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise all team accounting efforts.
• Analyzes and reconciles general ledger accounts to ensure proper classification and integrity of information.
• Oversee and assists team with preparation of reports for management.
• Ensures that adequate internal controls and procedures are followed, ensuring compliance with Sarbanes Oxley.
• Works closely with management to achieve organizational objectives.
• Maintains frequent and regular communication with the business units to discuss any changes in business practices, contracts or agreements or new business items that may impact financial reporting, including disclosure items, for the business units as required.
• Provide professional support to associates, identifies training needs, and approves development plans.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Company’s working structure, policies, mission, and strategies.
• Fundamental accounting concepts, practices, and procedures.
• General ledger systems and financial statements.
• Generally Accepted Principles of Accounting (GAAP).
• Sarbanes Oxley compliance regulations.
• Accounting software applications.
• Principles of finance and securities industry operations.

Skill

• Skill in Using required software applications to produce correspondence, reports, electronic communication, and spreadsheets.
• Analyzing financial information.
• Performing mathematical calculations.
• Reporting accounting data and information.
• Preparing management reports.
• Interpreting and applying policies and procedures.
• Ability to Plan, assign, monitor, review, evaluate and supervise the work of others.
• Identify training needs and develop associates.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels.
• Establish and communicate clear directions and priorities.
• Implement changes to standard procedures when required by specific situations and circumstances.
• Work independently, make non-routine decisions and resolve complex accounting problems.
• Lead meetings and contribute to team efforts by ensuring all relevant information is included in the outcomes.

Education and Previous Experience

Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) in Accounting or Finance and 3-5 years of professional experience in accounting with 0-1 years’ experience in supervision. OR ~ Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.

Licenses and Certifications

SIE is required provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied.

Series 99, or ability to obtain within 120 days (as required by FINRA), may be required depending on assigned functional area.

Education Bachelor’s: Accounting, Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Bachelor’s: Finance Work Experience General Experience - 3 to 6 years, Manager Experience - 13 months to 3 years Certifications GS - Gen Sec Rep - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).

Travel

Less than 25%.

Workstyle

Hybrid

Compensation and Benefits

The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions.

This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave.

• medical, dental, and vision
• life insurance
• critical illness insurance and accident insurance
• disability benefits
• retirement savings
• paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave)
• parental leave

Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.

Company Culture

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.

We expect our associates at all levels to:

• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.

Raymond James is a diversified financial services company providing wealth management, capital markets, asset management, banking and other services to individuals, corporations and municipalities. Founded in 1962 in St. Petersburg, Florida, rather than on Wall Street, we have always embraced being a different kind of financial services firm. Today, Raymond James has locations and subsidiaries across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany, and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RJF.

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