Accounting Manager

Summary: At Northwestern Mutual, our vision is to deliver financial security to help our clients live their best lives by choice. A key pillar of our vision and success is our strong, vibrant sales force. This role sits within the Field Function, which is at the forefront of working across the home office and sales force as one team to achieve the sales and growth objectives the company expects, while delivering the experience our distribution needs and deserves. Reporting to the Assistant Director Field Accounting, you will supervise the accounting staff that records financial data and generates advisor commission payments for MPs and MDs in the Field Financial System for the offices the team services. Accountabilities: Proactively manages personnel and technical issues and assists in resolving these issues by providing research and resolution options while considering individual contributor performance. Work with internal HO teams to develop strategies that impact Field Office accounting data and advisor commission payments for the offices the team services. Conducts financial statement/financial health reviews to assess current state and trends of the MP or MDs accounting data. This includes in-depth research and analysis of sources of accounting data as needed. Consult with team accounting personnel to develop skills in managing the books and records for the MPs and MD offices the team services. Provide Field Office onboarding consultations to ensure proper transfer of accounting procedures to the CAS team. Bring your best! What this role needs: Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance required. Minimum of 5-7 years of related business experience working with and supervising transactional accounting, reviewing financial statements, and using spreadsheet tools. Broad knowledge of the company’s products, distribution system, field compensation and sales reporting required. Strong analytical skills with the proven ability to analyze business problems and make decisions. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple employees simultaneously and carry out diverse assignments in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to build rapport and acceptance at all levels within the Home Office and Field. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to articulate complex technical or financial information to various audiences to gain common understanding. #IN-POST #LI-POST Compensation Range: Pay Range - Start: $64,820.00 Pay Range - End: $120,380.00 Geographic Specific Pay Structure: 185 - Structure 110: 71,330.00 USD - 132,470.00 USD 185 - Structure 115: 74,550.00 USD - 138,450.00 USD We believe in fairness and transparency. It’s why we share the salary range for most of our roles. However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process. The standard pay structure is listed but if you’re living in California, New York City or other eligible location, geographic specific pay structures, compensation and benefits could be applicable, click here to learn more. Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our clients' interests at the center of all we do. Get started now! Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives. At Northwestern Mutual, we believe relationships are built on trust. That our lives and our work matter. These beliefs launched our company over 160 years ago. Today, they're just a few of the reasons why people choose to build careers at Northwestern Mutual. What started in Milwaukee, WI has grown into 7,000 home office professionals split across 3 campuses: New York City, Franklin and downtown Milwaukee (HQ) - each one bringing with it its own unique talent and culture. In a company with such a long and storied history, this may be the most exciting and important time to be a part of Northwestern Mutual as we are growing our digital and tech capabilities and are always on the lookout for bright, tech-savvy candidates. Northwestern Mutual is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We have chosen to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where talented people from all backgrounds want to be, want to stay, and want to build their future. We celebrate and support our differences for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $64,820 - $120,380