Accounting & Consulting Services Manager

About the position

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. 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!

Responsibilities

• Grows regional accounting and business consulting portfolio volume in accordance with the overall objectives of the Association.
• 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.
• Works 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.