Accounting Policy Director Jobs

· Establish, implement and monitor accounting standards across all business lines, products & services

· Ensure accounting policy compliance

· Maintain and update the Company’s Financial Accounting Policy Manual

· Monitor and assess the impact of emerging accounting developments & their potential impact on the company

· Manage periodic, quarterly and annual SEC and Bank regulatory filings

· Oversee / manage the development of SEC and bank regulatory compliant disclosures

· Follow activities of accounting standard-setting groups, FASB, SEC, EITF, AICPA, etc. to ensure the Company is proactively understanding impact of new guidance

· Prepare accounting plan for changes to the Company’s accounting policies / practices

· Assist with the disclosure control process and help facilitate the Disclosure Committee process with the Chief Accounting Officer

· Help assess SOX deficiencies for the Company and facilitate presentations to the SOX committee on the same

· Provide leadership role on implementation and conversion to IFRS

· Act as one of the principal liaisons for the Finance team with external auditors

· Assist with the maintenance and updating of Sarbanes-Oxley 404 monitoring processes and procedures

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Lead accounting policy development and management for corporate accounting topics, which may include but are not limited to employee compensation and benefits (including stock-based compensation), SFAS 5 contingencies, foreign exchange, lease accounting, derivative accounting, FAS 140, FAS 141, etc., reporting and presentation interpretations (such as EPS, cash flows, segments and other disclosure matters) and other corporate accounting topics as relevant

· Develop accounting policy guidance for transactions and activities of the Bank involving active participation with professionals in various disciplines (including Business Unit Controllers / CFO and corporate accounting personnel, front office and oversight functions, reporting functions, HR, legal and other functions, as appropriate) to understand the company\'s transactions/activities and provide timely, appropriate policy guidance on the appropriate accounting treatment

· Work with management and the Accounting department personnel on an ongoing basis to provide practical implementation advice related to accounting policies

· Analyze emerging accounting pronouncements for policy implications and proactively communicate changes with executive management, Audit Committee and team members

· Ensure new transactions are properly recorded by the Bank

· Consult with business group and corporate management on accounting issues related to changes in accounting methodologies and other corporate accounting matters, seeking clarity and consistency in delivery of advice

· Coordinate implementation efforts for new accounting standards

· Maintain current knowledge of SEC rules and regulations, including disclosure requirements and GAAP/IFRS reporting requirements

Requirements

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

· Management of a five person team

· Responsible for recommending hire/fire/salary actions of the reporting team.

· Acts as advisor to subordinate(s) to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems

· Develops and administers schedules and performance requirements; may have budget responsibilities

· Coach/mentor employees to maximize professional development as well as teamwork and complete performance evaluations

Education/Experience Requirements

· Finance and/or accounting degree; CPA preferred

· 10 plus years accounting experience in a similar environment, with comprehensive knowledge of SEC / bank regulatory rules, regulations, disclosures and GAAP technical accounting requirements

· Excellent analytical, project management, interpersonal, organizational, planning, PC, and written/verbal communication skills

· Strong managerial skills

· Ability to multi-task and meet critical deadlines

· Computer literacy; proficient with use of Excel, Word

· Minimum 4 years of big four public accounting experience; audit manager big four public accounting firm preferred

· Financial services industry experience preferred

· Previous management experience of at least a 4 person team

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