Senior Manager - Corporate Accounting
Company: First American Financial Corporation
Location: Westminster
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Company Summary Join a team that puts its People First! Since
1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in
its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are
equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel
welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their
full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our
company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune
100 Best Companies to Work For - list for six consecutive years. We
have also earned awards as a best place to work for women,
diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than
50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always
strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information,
please visit www.careers.firstam.com. Job Summary The Sr. Manager
will be part of the Corporate Accounting team supporting the
Company's research, implementation and monitoring of accounting
policies and procedure in accordance with GAAP related to mergers &
acquisitions and associated integration and our debt and equity
investment portfolio. This Sr. Manager will work closely with the
key stakeholders to oversee the accounting due diligence and
post-close integration of acquisitions. This role also oversees the
implementation of new accounting standards, provides guidance for
complex and non-routine accounting matters, and manages the
Company's accounting policies with a focus on enhancing current
processes.
Essential Functions
--- Subject matter expert of complex accounting areas, such as
business combinations, consolidation, revenue recognition, leases,
and debt and equity investments.
--- Lead and participate accounting due diligence and purchase
accounting for acquisitions.
--- Oversee the accounting transition and integration of
acquisitions.
--- Lead and participate in implementation of strategic initiatives
and provide thought leadership on complex and non-routine
accounting matters to business partners.
--- Ability to work cross-functionally and foster strong working
relationships with key stakeholders to assist with transition and
integration activities from strategic initiatives.
--- Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of direct and indirect report
accounting professionals.
Job Complexities
--- Works on complex problems in which analysis of situations or
data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors
--- Exercises considerable judgment within broadly defined
practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and
evaluation criteria for obtaining results
--- On a regular basis, initiates corrective action needed to
resolve complex, critical issues
--- Strategic and analytical thinking with keen attention to
details and ability to articulate complex accounting transactions
in a simple way.
Supervision Received or Extended
--- Responsible for managing direct and indirect tasks that impacts
other departments.
--- Makes final decisions on administrative or operational matters
and ensures operations' achievement of objectives.
Knowledge and Skills/Technology Used
--- Performs and/or reviews complex accounting research and
analysis.
--- Identifies and manages the implementation of new accounting
guidance across the company
--- In-depth knowledge of GAAP concepts and how to apply them
--- Ability to research, create and apply accounting concepts
Typical Education
--- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and
experience
Typical Range of Experience
--- 5+ years progressive management experience
--- 4+ years of public accounting experience
License or Certification
--- Active CPA license required
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First American invests in its employees' development and
well-being, empowers them to provide superior customer service and
encourages them to serve the communities where they live and work.
First American is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an
equal opportunity employer. Based on eligibility, First American
offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental,
vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an
employee stock purchase plan.
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