Accounting Manager

Field Accounting Supervisor

At Northwestern Mutual, our vision is to deliver financial security to help our clients live their best lives by choice. A key pillar of our vision and success is our strong, vibrant sales force. This role sits within the Field Function, which is at the forefront of working across the home office and sales force as one team to achieve the sales and growth objectives the company expects, while delivering the experience our distribution needs and deserves.

Reporting to the Assistant Director Field Accounting, you will supervise the accounting staff that records financial data and generates advisor commission payments for MPs and MDs in the Field Financial System for the offices the team services.

Accountabilities :

• Proactively manages personnel and technical issues and assists in resolving these issues by providing research and resolution options while considering individual contributor performance.
• Work with internal HO teams to develop strategies that impact Field Office accounting data and advisor commission payments for the offices the team services.
• Conducts financial statement / financial health reviews to assess current state and trends of the MP or MDs accounting data. This includes in-depth research and analysis of sources of accounting data as needed.
• Consult with team accounting personnel to develop skills in managing the books and records for the MPs and MD offices the team services.
• Provide Field Office onboarding consultations to ensure proper transfer of accounting procedures to the CAS team.

Bring Your Best! What This Role Needs :

Compensation Range :

Pay Range - Start : $64,820.00

Pay Range - End : $120,380.00

Geographic Specific Pay Structure :

185 - Structure 110 : $71,330.00 - $132,470.00 USD

185 - Structure 115 : $74,550.00 - $138,450.00 USD

We believe in fairness and transparency. It's why we share the salary range for most of our roles. However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process. The standard pay structure is listed but if you're living in California, New York City or other eligible location, geographic specific pay structures, compensation and benefits could be applicable.

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Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.