American Automobile Association
Manager of External Financial Reporting
American Automobile Association, Costa Mesa, California, United States, 92626
Manager of External Financial Reporting
This position manages the External Financial Reporting, Corporate Banking, Travel and Fixed Assets Accounting teams within the organization's Corporate Accounting department. This position will be responsible for ensuring that financial reports are issued in accordance with GAAP while also overseeing various accounting areas within our organization. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and driven, have strong knowledge of GAAP and technical accounting research, and demonstrate exceptional leadership abilities. Given the diverse array of products and services and over $9 billion in revenue, our employees are continually challenged to learn and grow and are provided with a variety of opportunities for career advancement.
What You'll Do:
You will oversee the External Financial Accounting team that is responsible for the preparation of annual consolidated financial statements, annual employee benefit plan financial statements, and note disclosures supporting the insurance entities' quarterly and annual regulatory filings.You'll coordinate with external auditors to ensure timely audit completion and issuance.You will research, document, and implement new US GAAP and Statutory basis accounting pronouncements and disclosure requirements, including presentation to Executive Management.You'll oversee the Fixed Assets Accounting team that is responsible for the proper recording of all fixed asset additions, disposals, and transfers.You will oversee the Travel Accounting team that is responsible for the proper recording of travel revenue.You will also oversee the Corporate Banking team that is responsible for bank reconciliations and unclaimed property.You'll work cross-functionally with other departments, such as Investments, Tax, Benefits, Legal, Internal Audit, and Information Systems.You will work on various projects as assigned, including providing input and analysis to ensure financial statement impacts are properly evaluated when any initiatives or operational changes are made.What You'll Need:
BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.CPA license.Three - five years of managerial experience.To thrive in this role you will have at least five years of financial statement preparation and/or audit experience, preferably with a large public accounting firm, and some private industry experience a plus.Insurance industry experience is a plus, but not required.Prior experience with Oracle Cloud is a plus, but not required.Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong organizational, multi-tasking, presentation and leadership skills required.Ability to effectively manage teams, drive process improvements, work cross-functionally with other departments and confidently interact with Executive Management.
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The starting pay range for this position is:
$114,800.00 - $153,100.00Additionally, for full time positions, you will be eligible to participate in our incentive program based upon the achievement of organization, team and personal performance.
Remarkable benefits:•Health coverage for medical, dental, vision•401(K) saving plan with company match AND Pension•Tuition assistance•PTO for community volunteer programs•Wellness program•Employee discounts
Auto Club Enterprises is the largest federation of AAA clubs in the nation. We have 14,000 employees in 21 states helping 17 million members. The strength of our organization is our employees. Bringing together and supporting different cultures, backgrounds, personalities, and strengths creates a team capable of delivering legendary, lifetime service to our members. When we embrace our diversity - we win. All of Us! With our national brand recognition, long-standing reputation since 1902, and constantly growing membership, we are seeking career-minded, service-driven professionals to join our team.
"Through dedicated employees we proudly deliver legendary service and beneficial products that provide members peace of mind and value."
AAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Automobile Club of Southern California will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), the Unincorporated Los Angeles County (ULAC) regulation, and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
This position manages the External Financial Reporting, Corporate Banking, Travel and Fixed Assets Accounting teams within the organization's Corporate Accounting department. This position will be responsible for ensuring that financial reports are issued in accordance with GAAP while also overseeing various accounting areas within our organization. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and driven, have strong knowledge of GAAP and technical accounting research, and demonstrate exceptional leadership abilities. Given the diverse array of products and services and over $9 billion in revenue, our employees are continually challenged to learn and grow and are provided with a variety of opportunities for career advancement.
What You'll Do:
You will oversee the External Financial Accounting team that is responsible for the preparation of annual consolidated financial statements, annual employee benefit plan financial statements, and note disclosures supporting the insurance entities' quarterly and annual regulatory filings.You'll coordinate with external auditors to ensure timely audit completion and issuance.You will research, document, and implement new US GAAP and Statutory basis accounting pronouncements and disclosure requirements, including presentation to Executive Management.You'll oversee the Fixed Assets Accounting team that is responsible for the proper recording of all fixed asset additions, disposals, and transfers.You will oversee the Travel Accounting team that is responsible for the proper recording of travel revenue.You will also oversee the Corporate Banking team that is responsible for bank reconciliations and unclaimed property.You'll work cross-functionally with other departments, such as Investments, Tax, Benefits, Legal, Internal Audit, and Information Systems.You will work on various projects as assigned, including providing input and analysis to ensure financial statement impacts are properly evaluated when any initiatives or operational changes are made.What You'll Need:
BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.CPA license.Three - five years of managerial experience.To thrive in this role you will have at least five years of financial statement preparation and/or audit experience, preferably with a large public accounting firm, and some private industry experience a plus.Insurance industry experience is a plus, but not required.Prior experience with Oracle Cloud is a plus, but not required.Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong organizational, multi-tasking, presentation and leadership skills required.Ability to effectively manage teams, drive process improvements, work cross-functionally with other departments and confidently interact with Executive Management.
#LI-DF1
The starting pay range for this position is:
$114,800.00 - $153,100.00Additionally, for full time positions, you will be eligible to participate in our incentive program based upon the achievement of organization, team and personal performance.
Remarkable benefits:•Health coverage for medical, dental, vision•401(K) saving plan with company match AND Pension•Tuition assistance•PTO for community volunteer programs•Wellness program•Employee discounts
Auto Club Enterprises is the largest federation of AAA clubs in the nation. We have 14,000 employees in 21 states helping 17 million members. The strength of our organization is our employees. Bringing together and supporting different cultures, backgrounds, personalities, and strengths creates a team capable of delivering legendary, lifetime service to our members. When we embrace our diversity - we win. All of Us! With our national brand recognition, long-standing reputation since 1902, and constantly growing membership, we are seeking career-minded, service-driven professionals to join our team.
"Through dedicated employees we proudly deliver legendary service and beneficial products that provide members peace of mind and value."
AAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Automobile Club of Southern California will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), the Unincorporated Los Angeles County (ULAC) regulation, and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).