Accounting Manager

Company: Northwestern Mutual
Location: Saint Francis
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

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: Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance required. Minimum of 5-7 years of related business experience working with and supervising transactional accounting, reviewing financial statements, and using spreadsheet tools. Broad knowledge of the company’s products, distribution system, field compensation and sales reporting required. Strong analytical skills with the proven ability to analyze business problems and make decisions. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple employees simultaneously and carry out diverse assignments in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to build rapport and acceptance at all levels within the Home Office and Field. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to articulate complex technical or financial information to various audiences to gain common understanding. Compensation Range: Pay Range - Start: $66,150.00 Pay Range - End: $122,850.00 Geographic Specific Pay Structure: Structure 110: Structure 115: 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. Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our clients interests at the center of all we do. Get started now! 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.

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