Accounting & Consulting Services Manager

Job Description

Join our growing team as an Accounting & Consulting Services Manager, where you'll lead an innovative financial team and provide expert guidance to drive our clients' success.

Overview

Horizon Farm Credit is actively seeking an Accounting & Consulting Services Manager to join our Business Services team. Qualified candidate may work in the York, PA, Mount Joy, PA, or Shoemakersville, PA branch locations. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule after 6 months of successful employment. Our ideal candidate is an organized, detail-oriented, and analytical individual with an enthusiasm to coach and develop enthusiastic employees.

Posting Description: Step into a rewarding leadership role as our Accounting & Consulting Services Manager! You'll guide a regional team of Accounting Officers and support staff, ensuring top-notch delivery of accounting, records, and tax services. Drive new business development, oversee quality controls, and foster a collaborative team environment. Promote cross-departmental integration and cross-selling strategies to elevate our Business Services. Join us and make a significant impact on our clients' success and your career growth!

Areas of Responsibility:

• Grows regional accounting and business consulting portfolio volume in accordance with the overall objectives of the Association. Through a regional market development plan, establishes and implements sales and operational strategies to lead the growth and development of the region.
• Leads marketing and business development activities with assigned staff in concert with the region's business plan and overall goals and objectives for business retention and acquisition. Achieves team portfolio growth and establishes & implements an individual and regional Market Development Plan, holding staff accountable for meeting assigned goals and objectives.
• Focuses on coaching and supervising assigned staff to support employee development. Ensures a competent and motivated staff by developing staff's sales & technical skills through training, shadowing, mentoring, and review of activity and results.
• Works with department leadership to evaluate processes and identify solutions to provide an exceptional customer and employee experience.
• Develops and communicates a strong customer service focus encouraging high standards for interdepartmental and external customer relationships.
• Work directly with a select portfolio of accounting customers, providing high-quality work and exceptional customer service.
• Assists in tax preparation review process to ensure accuracy in tax preparation documents.
• Serves as a regional resource for compliance with association policies and procedures as they relate to the Business Services function.
• Takes a leadership role in region and association-wide initiatives, including special projects or assignments. Engaged with field management teams to promote cross-selling of Farm Credit products and services within the assigned region.

Education

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field. Must obtain and maintain Preparer Tax Identification Number. Certified Public Accountant or Enrolled Agent certification is a plus.

Experience

• Prior experience in accounting and tax preparation (minimum 5 years), with experience in agricultural tax preparation preferred.
• Prior leadership/supervisory experience, with a focus on staff development, is required.
• Documented experience in tax preparation, with an understanding of farm and business taxes preferred.

Preferences

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to effectively navigate sensitive conversations.
• Knowledge of accounting software programs, customer relationship management (CRM) software applications, and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Excellent interpersonal relations, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel within assigned territory as required, including meeting with customers, prospects, and referral generators.
• Demonstrated analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Adaptable and flexible to a changing work environment.

Who are we?

Horizon Farm Credit is an expert in agriculture, with over 100 years of serving rural America. As a premier rural lender and financial services provider, we're constantly growing and seeking new members for our team. As part of the Horizon Farm Credit team, you have the opportunity to make a difference for agriculture and rural communities.

What can we offer you?

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for full-time employees including:

• Medical insurance with dental and vision care options
• 401 (k) with significant employer matching
• Paid time off, holidays, and volunteer time to support work/life balance
• Tuition reimbursement and training opportunities
• Student loan reimbursement
• Leadership and career development opportunities
• Paid maternity and bonding leave
• Paid short-term disability
• Fun and inclusive work environment

Salary range: $100,000 - $140,000 depending on experience. Opportunity to earn additional annual bonus incentive.

Equal Opportunity Employer including veterans and individuals with disabilities.