Lead Accounting Analyst

Who We Are

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 ten 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.

What We Do

Performs a variety of routine and some non-routine analysis functions in accordance with standard procedures in general accounting, accounts payable or accounts receivable or other financial department. Responsible for process improvements, standardizing and streamlining procedures, creating written desktop procedures, training, metrics for business units, research and correction of reconciliation discrepancies and special projects.

Essential Functions

• Review and approve high complexity account reconciliations and ensure they accurately reflect the account’s balance and also ensure that reconciling items are timely researched and appropriately corrected.
• Gather, prepare, analyze and present metrics or assigned reporting for supported business unit.
• Oversight and monitoring of the accounting close process; this includes performing month-end account analysis and reconciliations. Responsible for maintaining Sarbanes- Oxley internal control narratives and testing documentation for areas of responsibilities.
• Actively pursues process improvements and identifies what success looks like to the customer. On-going partnerships with customers to continuously improve service levels and to ensure needs are met.
• Oversight of AR/AP responsibilities for M&A activities such as system and process integrations.
• Make recommendations to maximize production efficiencies by assisting with implementation of standards and streamlining processes.
• Ability to conduct an insightful assessment of the internal and external business landscape with an awareness of financial implications or impact. Comprehends ‘big picture impact.’

Job Complexities

• Assignments are broad and complex in nature, usually requiring significant originality and ingenuity. Has significant latitude for un- reviewed actions or decisions.
• Issue Resolution/Customer Facing: Errors may have business and financial impact, must be able to communicate and determine resolution for internal and external customers.
• Act in an advisory capacity, making recommendations which have an important bearing on the conduct of the organization’s business.
• Negotiates, persuades and gains consensus from cross functional teams and management.

Supervision Received or Extended

• With minimal supervision, ensures reporting and analysis is accurate, complete and appropriately communicates key issues.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is required.
• Directs and coordinates the work of a group or team of accounting analysts.
• Provides functional advice or training to less- experienced Accounting analysts.

Knowledge and Skills/Technology Used

• Critical Thinking-Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Organizing, Planning and Prioritizing Work-Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize organize and accomplish work.
• Complex Problem Solving-identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Demonstrates a conceptual understanding of accounting and finance principals and the ability to apply them to the duties described above.
• Strong computer skills including all applications in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent analytical, verbal and written skills.
• High level of business acumen, strategic agility, ability to exercise sound judgment and independent decision making.
• Ability to diagnose and analyze problems and identify and drive appropriate solutions.
• Experience facilitating meetings with high level cross functional teams.
• Experience with mainframe system, Oracle preferred.

Typical Education

• Bachelor’s degree required- Business, Accounting or Finance degree preferred.

Typical Range of Experience

• Requires 8 years of related experience.

The pay range for this role is $65,550.00 - $87,375.00

This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal work hours and/or responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

What We Offer

By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.

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.