Accounting Policy & Compliance Associate

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Working at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York positions you at the center of the financial world with a unique perspective on national and international markets and economies. You will work in an environment with a diverse group of experienced professionals to foster and support the safety, soundness, and vitality of our economic and financial systems.  

The Bank believes in work flexibility to balance the demands of work and life while also connecting and collaborating with our colleagues in person. Employees can expect to be in the office a couple of days per week as needed for meetings and team collaboration and should live within a commutable distance.

What We Do:

Corporate Controllers Function’s (CCF) mission is to ensure the integrity of the Bank's financial reporting and accounting by providing of high-quality leadership and services. CCF consults with the Bank, Board, and System (our Partners) on policy matters and provides direct accounting and oversight of the Bank's financial transactions and reporting. CCF is also responsible for the Financial Statement Reporting Risk, one of the Bank's key risk types. CCF's services are provided through team members with first and second lines of defense responsibilities that are appropriately segregated to ensure proper checks and balances. These team members are experts at their profession, serving as educators, consultants, and service providers. Our portfolio of service solutions covers a range of areas focused on Accounting Policy & Risk Management as well as Financial Accounting and Reporting.

Accounting Policy & Compliance roles are responsible for the adherence and interpterion of local and national policies related to financial and cost accounting along with certain administrative policies related largely to discretionary policy. Staff consult with business areas to discuss appropriate applications of such policies, lead or participate on efforts to introduce new or update existing policies and lead or consult on compliance activities for such policies. Staff also lead or participate in System-wide and local workgroups related to such topics.

Your Role as a Policy, Compliance & SOX Analyst:

• Perform compliance review’s where necessary to ensure the Bank's policies are adhered

• Manage the bank wide monthly account reconciliation review including analytics

• Support SOX oversight: Assist the FRBNY SOX coordination team in the management and execution of the SOX program at the Bank. This may include identifying and implementing process improvements, ensuring appropriate coordination and communication, assisting with performing quality assurance testing of the work performed by first line SOX testers, assist with reporting and other communications, and maintaining SOX related guidance and training documents,

• Support the broader group on projects and consulting on accounting policy issues, research and training

What We are Looking For:

• Experience in public accounting or financial reporting, or accounting.

• Demonstrated advanced analytical skills and knowledge of internal control structure and the ability to analyze a process

• Project management experience a plus

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to multi-task and manage several projects simultaneously.

Please include resume.

Salary Range: $110,000-$130,000 / year

We believe in transparency at the New York Fed. This salary range reflects a variety of skills and experiences candidates may bring to the job. We pay individuals along this range based on their unique backgrounds. Whether you’re stretching into the job or are a more seasoned candidate, we aim to pay competitively for your contributions.

Our Touchstone Behaviors—Communicate Authentically, Collaborate Inclusively, Drive Progress, Develop Others, and Take Ownership—help shape the culture of the Bank. They also provide a shared language for how we work together and achieve success, and they set clear expectations for leading with impact at every stage of your career with us. Learn more.

Benefits:

Our organization offers benefits that are the best fit for you at every stage of your career:

Fully paid Pension plan and 401k with Generous Match

Comprehensive Insurance Plans (Medical, Dental and Vision including Flexible Spending Accounts and HSA)

Subsidized Public Transportation Program