Accounting Manager

Are you looking for a supportive, collaborative workplace with great teams and inspiring leaders? You''ve come to the right place. We''re looking for ambitious people who share our values and want to make every day better for people around the world. If this sounds like you, and the career below sounds exciting, we''d like to hear from you.Working ArrangementHybridJob DescriptionManulife Forest Management, Inc. (''MFM'') is a wholly owned subsidiary of Manulife Investment Management Timberland and Agriculture Inc. (MIMTA), which is part of the Manulife Financial Corporation. MFM is a property management company that serves global institutional investors through a related-party investment management group (Manulife Investment Management Timberland) and third-party private investors. MFM oversees the timber development and harvesting operations for approximately 3.5 million acres of timberland across the USA and Canada. MFM represents the North American property management platform of MIMTA. Position Summary:The Accounting Manager role is responsible for the integral participation and oversight of client property accounting for Manulife Forest Management, Inc.''s Southern operations. This position ensures the accounting group is providing timely and accurate reporting for all users of property accounting data including: Portfolio Managers, Client Accounting, Operations, third party clients, external auditors, and others. The client timberland accounting activities managed include accounts payable, account receivable, month-end closing processes, general ledger maintenance, cash management, audit requests, and timber/property tax reporting and payment. The ideal candidate will be an experienced accounting manager with an in-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, log accounting and financial reporting systems, and possess strong analysis experience that can bring insights from the general ledger to the financial statements. This candidate will work as a key team member with peers, manage direct reports, and report directly to the Controller. Responsibilities: Perform and manage accounting duties such as recording and reviewing transactions to the general ledger, preparing complex reconciliations, generating financial reports, and preparing in-depth analyses as assigned.Prepare and analyze the month-end closing and reporting processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.Maintain aspects of the general ledger accounts and business transactions while conforming to electronic filing conjunction with the Controller and Assistant Controllers, assist in the development, implementation and documentation of accounting controls, processes and procedures.Execute or monitor master data maintenance (e.g. vendors and customers).Recommend and implement approved changes in accounting methods, policies, and procedures to further workflow efficiencies.Participate in and coordinate key projects. Provide support to operational team members for ongoing activities as well as support during budget and reforecast preparations.Develop and maintain internal and external relationships. Monitor weekly exposure reports to validate all customers fall in compliance with credit limits as well as making sure collection efforts remain constant.Knowledge/Skills/Competencies/Education: Required: Bachelor''s degree in Business/Finance/Accounting. Minimum of 5 years of direct, relevant experience. Demonstrated proficiency within accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and policies & procedures. Possess a working knowledge of U.S. GAAP. Experience with managing accounting processes and financial information through the use of strong analytical skills. Excellent problem-solving skills with complex accounting issues over multiple entities.Ability to learn and use multiple systems to derive answers to financial questions and guide staff on solutions.Ability to recognize urgent/important tasks and prioritize them accordingly. Self-motivated; strong commitment to get the job/task done well and on-time in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Must be able to work independently, as a team player, and as a team builder with a focus on developing others. Highly organized with a keen attention to detail and accuracy. Demonstrates the highest integrity. Possess the ability to prioritize tasks with competing deadlines.Promote a positive office environment that strengthens employee engagement.Coachable personality that is willing to learn and grow. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient skills in Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Word, Power Point. Preferred: Previous experience in Big 4 public accounting. Previous experience as an Accounting Manager on a corporate accounting team.Previous experience supervising an accounting team.CPA certification. Master''s degree in a relevant field. Previous experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP, Prophix, Esker, SharePoint, and/or workflow automation tools that pertain to areas of accounting and contracts. The role is expected to work with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels of our organization. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees in this job. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this job classification. Manulife Investment Management offers a competitive compensation and benefit package, a team-oriented work environment and growth opportunities for its employees. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer; and we employ, train, promote and compensate individuals based on job- related qualifications and ability without regard to race, color, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran or marital status.Every career at Manulife/John Hancock provides the opportunity to learn new skills and move your career forward. Ready to make an impact somewhere? What are you waiting for? Apply today.About John Hancock and Manulife John Hancock is a unit of Manulife Financial Corporation, a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. We operate primarily as John Hancock in the United States, and Manulife globally, including Canada, Asia and Europe. We provide financial advice, insurance and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. Assets under management and administration by Manulife and its subsidiaries were CAD$1.3 trillion (US$1.1 trillion) as of June 30, 2021. Manulife Financial Corporation trades as MFC on the TSX, NYSE, and PSE, and under 945 on the SEHK. Manulife can be found at .One of the largest life insurers in the United States, John Hancock supports more than 10 million Americans with a broad range of financial products, including life insurance, annuities, investments, 401(k) plans, and education savings plans. Additional information about John Hancock may be found at .Manulife is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAt Manulife/JohnHancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract,developandretaina workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. 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Created: 2025-11-15