What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Manager Accounting position at Lowes?
Do your Best Work in Mooresville
This position is based at our headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina. Our corporate office is a space where you can collaborate and do your best work. Take a walk, grab a bite (or a cup of coffee), work out or get a check-up – we invest in you so you can find your inspiration.
Your Impact
The primary purpose of this role is to manage a team responsible for accurately processing and reviewing financial activities to enable accurate reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. This includes responsibility for conducting effective research, managing, tracking, reporting, and reviewing work (first and/or second) for financial activities to ensure accounting records are correct. In addition, this role supports the execution and design of internal controls over financial and regulatory reporting, by working independently to apply and provide experienced accounting judgment and advanced knowledge of GAAP and regulatory requirements to Accountants and Senior Accountants in daily activity.
What You Will Do
Supervise 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
Oversee 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
Manage and often perform 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
Execute specials projects and resolution of non-reoccurring complex accounting issues within the respective area to deliver optimal solutions to financial issues
Ensure appropriate supporting documents, provisions, and other details for financial activities and entries are maintained and provided to appropriate stakeholders
Communicate effectively within the team, across other functions with leaders, and directly with external auditors to resolve audit questions and issues
Partner 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
Work with external (regulatory and third party) and independent auditors for transactions to provide required data and information to ensure accuracy
Design and oversee testing around financial controls to support SOX compliance for respective financial area
Responsible for selecting, hiring, and developing talent to ensure a productive and engaged workforce
Create and lead others to ensure an inclusive environment across the organization to foster diverse ideas and perspectives
Lead a culture that ensures the team drives towards continual improvement and process excellence
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting or related field or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
5 years experience in accounting, tax, finance (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)
1 year experience leading a team and/or supervising others either directly or indirectly
Preferred Skills/Education
Master’s degree Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting or related field
Lowe's finance or accounting experience
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) CPA or CPA Candidate
Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.