Accounting Policy Manager

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Accounting Policy Manager

Responsible for managing a group of accounting positions that will provide accounting expertise to the various business line groups throughout our bank. This position is responsible for establishing relationships and a high-profile leadership role by providing accounting policy expertise to senior management and business group managers. Requires high-level expertise due to impact of decisions to the Bank.

• Research and monitoring: act as the bank's primary interface with accounting pronouncements from entities such as the Securities & Exchange Commission, Financial Accounting Standards Board, International Accounting Standards Board, Derivatives Implementation Group, Emerging Issues Task Force, FDIC, Federal Reserve and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
• Maintain and update the Accounting Policy Manual; ensure new pronouncements are reflected in the manual in a timely manner; inform the Executive Management Committee and Audit Committee of major changes.
• Present to senior management on basic understanding of certain accounting policies or issues; keep Finance management informed of exposure drafts and developments that may affect the Company.
• Prepare well-organized white papers for complex issues and transactions.
• Collaborate with Business Line Groups to ensure General Ledger balances related to large or complex transactions are appropriately stated in accordance with GAAP and the Accounting Policy Manual; ensure major accounting procedures and controls are in place and functioning.
• Work with Business Line Groups on implementing changes to the Bank's accounting policies, procedures, standards and controls.
• Advise project teams on accounting issues related to new products, major events and system changes; assist with system conversions, upgrades, and enhancements.
• Interact with the Controller's Department on IFRS matters and ensure reporting information for IFRS is captured; support GAAP implementations as needed.
• Serve as liaison between the Controller's Department and Business Line Groups on significant and complex accounting areas; manage the rest of the department to support these areas.
• Manage staff including selection, motivation and performance management; allocate resources effectively.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• 10+ years of professional level accounting experience with a Big 4 firm or 10 to 12+ years of professional accounting experience
• 4+ years of progressive accounting policy and internal control experience in a lead/managerial capacity or matrix environment in banking/financial services
• Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP and regulatory accounting practices in financial institutions
• Accounting policy implementation experience
• Knowledge of accounting treatment/policy across business groups/products (e.g., capital markets, derivatives, treasury)
• Experience in change management and cross-functional teams; experience in evaluating and implementing internal controls
• Knowledge of COSO framework
• Analytical and research skills; bank product and service knowledge
• Negotiation, presentation and coordination skills; ability to manage meetings and demonstrate management and team-building abilities
• Strong time management and multi-tasking skills
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, Access and/or Hyperion
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to present to senior management
• Ability to plan, execute and deliver projects timely; ability to work across divisions; results-oriented with a positive attitude
• Experience supervising 2+ professional staff; may supervise employees in Business Line Groups assigned to accounting policy

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.