Manager, Technical Accounting - CPA Required

Lead the operations of the Technical Accounting team which includes functions such as serve as accounting expert and business partner for our internal business units, manage the accounting for complex accounting areas such as allowance for credit losses, fair value accounting, derivatives, investment and debt accounting, lead the process for building and enhancing various analytics for leadership reporting, deliver process improvements and provide overall leadership to the team. Manage the development, periodic review and update and maintenance of risk, processes, controls, metrics residing within the respective teams. Support with Assistant Vice President of Technical Accounting in developing talent strategy, including talent development, succession planning etc. and lead the execution of talent strategy within the team. Collaborate with the other Managers on the team to support the execution of the operational strategy, and ensure alignment with broader Finance and Corporate Accounting strategic goals. 

• Manages group operations and oversees the accounting activities associated with complex accounting areas and support related analytics and reporting 
  • Develop a thorough understanding of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Accounting Standard Codification (ASC) for their focus areas and apply specialized knowledge and experience in accounting, analyzing and reporting financial information
  • Collaborate with Business Partners across the Enterprise to understand the business needs, serve as point of contact for inquiries, problem resolution and ensure timely and accurate recording of transactions and accounting activities; including analytical review to ensure completeness and a accuracy of classes of transactions and account balances
  • Responsible for supervising and running monthly closing process and related monthly close activities, including monthly forecasts, forecast updates during throughout the month end close and review and/or approval of all standard, non-standard, and adjusting entries
  • Partner and coordinate with Accounting Policy team to ensure continuing compliance with accounting (e.g., Generally Accepted Accounting Principles – GAAP) and regulatory requirements (e.g., NCUA) 
  • Responsible for ensuring to have daily and monthly reconciliations completed timely, including proper disposition of any significantly aged un-reconciled amounts in accordance with policy
  • Lead the initiatives to design and build reporting tools, information dashboards and other data analytics to support strategic initiatives
  • Lead the identification and implementation of automation and process improvement initiatives, reviewing testing and presenting recommendations to leadership for implementation.
  • Collaborate with Enterprise Technology Services (ETS), Product Optimization team and other Business Units to provide subject matter expertise on group process and procedures, reviews and assists with the writing business requirements, and provides recommendations for enhancements
  • Responsible for handing requests from auditors (external and Internal) and regulators, including any follow up requests
  • Perform other related duties as assigned or appropriate 
• Serves as accounting subject matter expert and liaison for internal business partners and key external contacts
  • Research and analyze complex accounting transactions impacting Technical Accounting and consult with Accounting Policy, as appropriate, and provide accounting guidance to business partners
  • Provide appropriate leadership and guidance to the team to perform technical research and tailor the communication of summary/conclusion to appropriate audience
  • Directs and guides internal business partners in maintaining and modifying financial reporting and information systems, and ensures the flow of financial information
  • Responds to inquiries from management and organization-wide contacts regarding financial results, special reporting requests, and complex accounting transactions; advises staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions and requests
  • Ensures key controls are implemented, executed, and adhered to, and reviews regularly for any required changes or new key controls
• Performs managerial supervision
  • Establish goals and objectives that align with Department policies, procedures, and objectives and key results
  • Identify and select right talent for the team; onboard the team and provide positive experience for the team
  • Develop talent strategy to ensure expectations are understood, performance is measured and rewarded, feedback is provided timely to contribute to team’s development
  • Develop and execute a plan that supports continued investment in creating bench strength and succession planning
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