Manager General Accounting

Job Description:

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead - our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It's a big ask, but it's one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate - pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it's the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it's a career with purpose. It's a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future - including your own.

We're actively seeking a talented Accounting Manager to join our Real Estate Equity Accounting and Operations team in Newport Beach, CA.

As an Accounting Manager you'll move Pacific Life, and your career, forward by leading a team of professionals through operational and accounting and reporting responsibilities for the Pacific Life Investment and Accounting and Reporting team, specifically the Equity Real Estate Investments group. You will fill an existing role that sits in a team of 9 people in the Corporate division. Your colleagues will include Staff Accountants, Senior Accountants, Directors of Accounting, our Pacific Life Investments real estate equity acquisition and asset management teams, among others. This role directly supports the Director of Accounting for the Real Estate Equity accounting team. This role works with our external auditors, and other departments within Pacific Life, including financial reporting, tax, treasury, and other accounting teams.

How you'll help move us forward:

Operations Responsibilities
Oversee staff to ensure operational tasks are done accurately, timely, and issues are resolved immediately

• Ensure the following:

  • Cash receipts and disbursements are properly handled and recorded

  • Cash activity tracker is complete and accurate

  • Set up property information and banking information in Yardi on an ad-hoc basis

Accounting/Operations Responsibilities

• Manage and review the preparation, maintenance, and reconciliation of general ledger accounts, management reports, and financial statements

• Review monthly trial balance uploads of underlying investment financial statements, which includes the review of underlying investment financial statements to gain a deeper understanding of fluctuations

• Review Senior's and Accountant II's journal entries

• Review monthly key performance indicator (KPI) uploads

• Ensure the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with GAAP and STAT

• Review the quarterly financial statement analyses

• Assist with fixed asset transactions for our real estate investments (i.e., review opening entries, disposition entries, and complex transactions)

• Assist with and review annual audit related items

Leadership/Teamwork Responsibilities

• Lead, provide support, and coach staff members in their day-to-day responsibilities and work goals. This includes giving thoughtful, direct, and supportive verbal and written feedback to direct reports throughout the year

• Have initiative to solve issues independently. Be forward thinking and anticipate questions from management

• Maintain a positive attitude and willingness to help the team. Be respected among team members

• Have very good verbal and written communication. Keep open communication with staff and management

• Keep up to date on the status of assignments on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Ensure team members are held accountable and communicate status frequently

• Maintain good relations with key business partners and stakeholders

Innovation Responsibilities

• Be supportive of company-wide, departmental, and team strategic initiatives

  • Participate in special projects as needed

  • Continue to assess areas for continuous improvement as items are identified on a real-time basis, make suggestions, as well as seek feedback from team members

Other Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of assigned tasks and reports and be accountable during tight deadlines. Ability to multi-task and shift priorities, if needed

  • Pay close attention to detail and ensure documentation of workpapers is clean and easy to follow

  • Ensure enough time is provided for the review to go through files, provide comments, and clear comments prior to submission due dates

  • Stay organized, be flexible, and open to new ideas

The experience you bring:

• 8+ years of relevant accounting experience and a 4-year degree or equivalent experience.

• Experience with Yardi or equivalent software solution, including the Investment Management module

• Real Estate Industry experience, particularly investment accounting or property management accounting

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)

• Strong Communication Skills

What makes you stand out:

• CPA License

• GAAP and STAT Accounting experience

• Public Accounting experience

• Prior experience with Oracle, Peoplesoft, Essbase

• Ability to constructively handle ambiguity

You can be who you are.

People come first here. We're committed to an inclusive workforce. Learn more about how we create a welcoming work environment at www.pacificlife.com. What's life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife.

#LI-EH2

Base Pay Range:

The base pay range noted represents the company's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

Your Benefits Start Day 1

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we're committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we've got you covered.

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents

• Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program

• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

EEO Statement:

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.