Accounting Manager

Associated Bank

Accounting Manager at Associated Bank overseeing financial ledger integrity and close processes. Leading a team to ensure compliance and performance with automation in financial operations.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Illinois, Minnesota, New York, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $94,360 - $161,760 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Manage the integrity of the general ledger, chart of accounts, cost center structures, and related financial data.
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX requirements, and internal control standards.
Oversee journal entries, account reconciliations, and balance sheet governance activities.
Partner with Financial Reporting, FP&A, Finance Technology, and business leaders to support reporting and operational objectives.
Support SEC filings, regulatory reporting, consolidation activities, and audit readiness efforts.
Develop, coach, and mentor a team of accounting professionals to drive performance and accountability.
Drive automation, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives across accounting and close processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
4+ years of accounting and/or finance experience.
3+ years of experience within the financial services industry.
1+ years of leadership experience.
1+ years of experience with SOX controls.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans.
Paid time off to volunteer in your community.
Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups.
Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.
Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.
Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits.

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial close processesgeneral ledger managementjournal entriesaccount reconciliationsbalance sheet governanceSEC filingsregulatory reportingSOX controlscost center structuresfinancial data integrity

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingmentoringperformance managementaccountabilitycollaborationcommunicationcontinuous improvementautomationstandardization

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in Finance