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Ameriprise Financial Accounting Manager in Minneapolis, Minnesota
"Ameriprise Financial has an exciting opportunity for an Accounting Manager! This individual will lead the process for billing investment management fees. They will also be responsible for all related accounting, reporting and control activities.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the billing and cash collection process for investment management fees. Approve journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations and workarounds for non-automated processes. Ensure controls that detect and prevent financial risks and errors are effectively implemented.Prepare and review internal and external reporting schedules. Develop and lead operational improvements to ensure that integrity, control and optimal efficiencies are established while minimizing financial risks.Manage relationships across the organization and provide functional advice, accounting expertise, and training to staff and business partners. Provide work direction and mentor to staff.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree5-7 years of accounting experienceStrong analytical and problem-solving skills; proficient in Excel, Word and Visio flowchartingAbility to lead, collaborate and influence effectively with internal and external partners including external auditors.Able to communicate accounting concepts and requirements to business partners, technology, and to escalate issues when appropriateDeep understanding of end-to-end process flows, systems, controls and impacts across product and business linesPreferred QualificationsDegree focus in Accounting or FinanceSeries 99 or Series 7Experience using Workday general ledger systemKnowledge of financial products and servicesAbout Our CompanyWe're a diversified financial services leader with more than $1 trillion in assets under management and administration. Our team of 20,000 people in more than 20 countries advise, manage and protect the assets and income of more than 2 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a long-standing leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses - Ameriprise Financial Services, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.Full-Time/Part-TimeFull timeExempt/Non-ExemptExemptJob Family GroupFinanceLine of BusinessFIN Finance https://www.eeoc.gov/eeo-policy-statement