Senior Accounting Manager

Location: Onsite listed in the job posting. 

Summary

The Senior Accounting Manager reports to the Assistant Controller, Corporate Accounting, and leads a team of associates responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of the monthly/quarterly close for assigned areas in accordance with GAAP and internal control requirements. The role oversees account reconciliations and journal entry review/approval, delivers clear variance analytics for internal and external reporting, is responsible for the preparation/review of earnings materials, and partners with the SEC Reporting team to prepare/review select 10-Q/10-K statements and footnotes. The position collaborates with Investor Relations, FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Technology/Data, and Internal/External Audit to improve processes, strengthen controls, and enhance data quality in support of our clients.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead, coach, and develop a team of associates; manage goals, feedback, performance, and workload planning.

· Own close activities for assigned areas; review/approve journal entries, accruals, allocations, and intercompany/eliminations.

· Ensure timely, accurate account reconciliations; resolve reconciling items promptly.

· Prepare driver-based variance analysis and concise commentary on balance sheet and income statement trends; escalate risks and opportunities.

· Compile and validate financial tables and disclosures for earnings releases and Investor Relations presentations; ensure alignment with underlying books and records and non-GAAP policies.

· Prepare and/or review select financial statements and footnotes for the 10-Q/10-K in partnership with the SEC Reporting team; support consistency of disclosures for assigned sections.

· Serve as SOX 404 control owner for assigned processes; maintain documentation, support testing, coordinate with Internal Audit and external auditors, and remediate deficiencies.

· Maintain current knowledge of accounting standards and First Horizon Bank policies; communicate process changes and improvements.

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA strongly preferred.

· 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience in corporate and/or public accounting, including experience managing a team.

· Strong GAAP knowledge; demonstrated experience with monthly close, reconciliations, journal entry review, and variance analysis.

· Experience supporting aspects of SEC reporting (e.g., preparing/reviewing selected statements/footnotes).

· Experience with internal controls over financial reporting (SOX 404) and audit coordination.

· Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to partner across functions and influence outcomes.

· Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and operate with minimal supervision; strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, organization, and results orientation.

· Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP/GL and reconciliation/reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications

· Financial services/banking industry experience.

· Experience with consolidation and reporting tools (e.g., Oracle, Workiva)

· Project/change management and process improvement experience.

Work Schedule

· Days: Monday–Friday; Hours: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

· Additional hours may be required during month-end close, quarter-/year-end, audits, and major projects.

About Us
First Horizon Corporation is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com.

Benefit Highlights
• Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision
• HSA with company match
• Maternity and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mentor program
• 401(k) with 6% match
• More -- FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits
 

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