Assistant Manager Accounting
| Company | Lowe’s |
|---|---|
| Location | Huntersville, NC, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field and 4+ years’ experience in accounting (public or private) or relevant experience OR Master’s Degree in Accounting and 3+ years’ experience in accounting (public or private) or relevant experience
- Advanced skills in MS office programs (Excel, Word, Access)
- Demonstrated understanding of advanced GAAP concepts and financial controls (to apply this knowledge to the design and execution of activities within the respective area)
Responsibilities
- Oversees a group of individuals responsible for the timely processing of financial activities that require the application of technical accounting knowledge specific to their respective area.
- Oversees training, work product review, and employee development within their respective group to build accounting skillset and knowledge and to ensure accuracy of financial reporting and analysis.
- Manages and performs moderately complex analysis (i.e. historical, forecasting, impact, etc.) and timely reconciliations to support monthly, quarterly and annual closing cycles according to prescribed rates, laws, and regulations.
- Research financial transactions related to their areas of responsibility to identify issues and determine appropriate resolution independently.
- Executes specials projects and resolution of non-reoccurring complex accounting issues within the respective area to deliver optimal solutions to financial issues.
- Communicates effectively within the team, across other functions, and directly with external vendors to resolve audit questions and issues.
- Partners with team and the business in order to identify transaction issues and procedure improvement opportunities to more effectively support the needs of the Finance organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading a team and/or supervising others with direct or indirect reports.
- Lowe’s finance or accounting experience
- Experience with SOX testing and internal controls and compliance
- Experience working with diverse teams on enterprise-wide projects
- Experience working with global teams