Job Title: Senior Manager of Unclaimed Property
Job Responsibilities:
The Senior Manager of Unclaimed Property is responsible for managing unclaimed property matters and reviews of voluntary disclosures submitted by companies. This includes engaging with clients, unclaimed property administrators, adverse parties, and opposing attorneys to ensure efficient and effective reviews and resolutions. Key responsibilities include:
- Managing tasks and deadlines as a project manager for complex unclaimed property matters.
- Reviewing, analyzing, and reconciling accounting records and deliverables.
- Investigating and reviewing transactions to determine if they represent unclaimed property.
- Preparing and reviewing calculations of unclaimed property liability and statistical sampling.
- Delegating tasks and providing feedback to team members.
- Conducting client and adverse party presentations.
- Preparing and reviewing client-ready reports.
- Researching and reviewing financial information and unclaimed property issues.
- Reviewing unclaimed property reports filed with states.
- Applying unclaimed property law and regulations to company facts and accounting transactions.
- Investigating and reviewing corporate structures and histories.
- Standardizing team-wide review processes for consistency.
- Assisting in negotiating unclaimed property settlements.
- Drafting and reviewing responses to inquiries from opposing parties.
- Recruiting, training, mentoring, and developing team members.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Information:
The candidate should have a minimum of 7 years of accounting/audit experience, with at least 4 years specifically in unclaimed property. The role requires knowledge of statistical, financial, and accounting principles, typically acquired through a bachelor's degree. Skills required include:
- Commitment to excellence and problem-solving.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- A collaborative attitude and team player mentality.
- Organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and delegate.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, with advanced fluency in Excel (pivot tables, lookup functions, embedded formulas, etc.).
- Proactive time management skills.
- Self-motivation and professionalism.
Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for the position.
Legal Terminology and Important Information:
The employee must perform all essential job duties and responsibilities satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time, on a temporary or permanent basis, and with or without notice. Resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters will not be considered, and no compensation will be provided for such recruitment efforts.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Statement:
The law firm is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on protected characteristics under applicable laws. This policy applies to all employment decisions and practices. The firm complies with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws.
Working Conditions:
The position operates in a normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, or temperature extremes. The description provided is not exhaustive of all essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.
