Remote General Ledger Accounting Supervisor

Company Summary

Join a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for seven consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

Job Summary

Essential Functions

• Primary purpose of role is supervision.Provide supervision to employees who have responsibility for daily operational tasks, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements such as GAAP and SOX. Assist with all personnel management, ensure appropriate wage and work hour laws are followed, and provide input to goal setting for the functional area.
• Provide regular team status updates and reports to Manager.
• Make hiring recommendations to management.
• Write and conduct employee performance reviews and provide ongoing performance feedback with management consultation. Advocate for employees and communicate compensation changes.
• Interact with management on issues requiring coordination across functional/departmental lines.
• Develop, maintain and monitor accounting controls.
• Assist with managing projects.

Knowledge and Skills/Technology Used

• Successful track record of executing day to day operational responsibilities, along with participating in, developing and completing projects in areas of expertise
• Able to implement and enforce processes to ensure compliance and quality
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Emerging leadership skills
• Communicate the function’s vision and the department’s direction, and set goals for team
• Provides others with reliable information and uses good listening and communication skills
• Ability to understand and apply GAAP and SOX principles

Typical Education  

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Typical Range of Experience  

• 3-5 years of directly related experience
• 2+ years demonstrated experience in a lead or supervisory role

License or Certification

• CPA preferred

Salary Range : $66,980.00 - $98,500.00 annually

This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting.  Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location. 

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First American invests in its employees' development and well-being, empowers them to provide superior customer service and encourages them to serve the communities where they live and work. First American is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.