<p><strong>Michelle Espejo with Robert Half Financial Services</strong> is recruiting for an <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> at a <strong>leading financial institution</strong>. This is a full-time permanent role based in <strong>the East Bay </strong>with a flexible <strong>Hybrid</strong> schedule.</p><p><br></p><p>This person will be build and <strong>optimize reconciliation processes</strong> across the organization. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys <strong>implementing technology solutions</strong> (like BlackLine), driving efficiencies, and strengthening internal controls. You’d report directly to the VP of Finance and have the opportunity to make a real impact on how the accounting function operates.</p><p> </p><p>They offer excellent benefits and a <strong>supportive culture that values growth and wellbeing</strong>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the end-to-end general ledger (GL) reconciliation process and governance strategy</li><li>Manage and mentor a team of internal professionals and outsourced resources</li><li>Drive automation and process efficiency using tools like BlackLine</li><li>Ensure timely, accurate reconciliations with a focus on resolving discrepancies</li><li>Oversee aged items, reserves, and write-offs in alignment with policy</li><li>Maintain and improve reconciliation checklists, documentation, and metrics</li><li>Partner with teams across operations, systems, and data to resolve issues</li><li>Act as a key liaison for auditors, regulators, and executive stakeholders</li></ul><p><strong>*Contact <u>Michelle Espejo via LinkedIn or email</u> for additional info and immediate consideration. </strong></p>

<ul><li><strong>10+ years in accounting in the financial services industry - ideally in a financial institution or a credit union</strong></li><li><strong>Strong reconciliation expertise </strong></li><li><strong>Experience driving process implementations </strong></li><li>Experience with BlackLine - huge plus</li><li>Excellent communicator and cross-functional collaborator</li><li>3+yrs in leadership preferred</li></ul><p><strong>Interested or even just curious? Reach out to <u>Michelle Espejo via LinkedIn or email</u> for fastest consideration. I recruit for similar roles and am happy to connect, whether you're actively looking or open to hearing about what’s out there.</strong></p>

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