Manager, Corporate Accounting Asset Management System

The Manager, Corporate Accounting Asset Management System is responsible for overseeing the Bank’s fixed asset accounting processes and the PeopleSoft Asset Management module.  This role ensures the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of fixed asset records and system-generated results, including reconciliation to the general ledger. The Manager partners closely with Line of Business Controllers, Accounting leadership, and Internal and External Audit to support regulatory compliance, financial reporting accuracy, and audit readiness. In addition, this role manages a variable number of Staff Accountants and ensures timely execution of all asset-related accounting activities.

• Oversees the administration and integrity of the PeopleSoft Asset Management system, including large-volume monthly asset additions.
• Reviews and approves capital expenditure payments and manages Authorization for Expenditure projects in accordance with Bank policy and internal controls.
• Partners with Line of Business Controllers and internal stakeholders to resolve outstanding items and communicate asset-related accounting matters.
• Ensures accurate and timely reconciliation of the Asset Management subledger to the general ledger, resolving reconciling items involving significant dollar volumes.
• Coordinates accounting activities related to Financial Center closures, consolidations, and asset sales, including tracking activity and preparing required journal entries.
• Prepares, reviews, and approves journal entries and supporting documentation related to fixed asset activity.
• Responds to internal and external audit requests, providing analysis, documentation, and explanations as needed.
• Manages, coaches, and develops one or more Staff Accountants, including work review, performance feedback, and workload prioritization.
• Ensures all asset accounting activities are completed accurately and within established deadlines in a highly deadline-driven environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Progressive accounting experience with a strong focus on fixed asset accounting and accounting systems.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working with accounting systems, preferably including PeopleSoft Asset Management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of fixed asset accounting principles, internal controls, and reconciliation processes.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to interpret data, follow established processes, and identify discrepancies.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with auditors, controllers, and business partners.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and lead a team in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to travel if required to perform the essential job functions
• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines
• Ability to operate related equipment to perform the essential job functions
• Ability to read and interpret a document if required to perform the essential job functions
• Ability to lift/move/carry approximately 10 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions.  If the employee is unable to lift/move/carry this weight and can be accommodated without causing the department/division an “undue hardship” then the employee must be accommodated; hence omitting lifting/moving/carrying as a physical requirement.