Accounting Policy Manager

At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you.

Under the guidance and support of the Assistant Controller, the Accounting Policy Manager is an active participant in achieving Finance objectives. The Accounting Policy Manager will support Finance in setting accounting policy and evaluating proper accounting treatments, the development and management of the hedge accounting program, and oversee the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program for Finance.

·        Maintain, review, monitor and update Associated’s accounting policies to ensure compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other regulatory guidelines.

·        Ensure transactions for the Corporation are recorded in accordance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and corporate accounting / reporting policy.

·        Draft technical accounting memos on a recurring and ad-hoc basis, as necessary.

·        Proactively review and analyze proposed accounting and regulatory pronouncements from the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Federal Reserve and other regulatory authorities to determine the potential impact to Associated and support the implementation of those applicable impacts.

·        Implement, in conjunction with External Reporting, new disclosures required by new accounting or regulatory pronouncements.

·        Aid in the preparation and review of portions of the quarterly filings with the SEC, OCC, Federal Reserve, and other regulatory bodies related to hedge accounting.

·        Manage the hedge accounting program including reviewing hedge accounting, documenting support of hedge accounting, monitoring hedge capacity, and managing hedge effectiveness.

Oversee the management of the SOX program for Finance including risk assessment, documentation of key processes, process improvement, and control identification, development and enhancement.

·        Perform other special projects and analysis as requested from time to time by the Chief Accounting Officer or the Assistant Controller.

Education

Bachelor's Degree Accounting Required
Master's Degree Accounting, Finance or Business Administration Preferred

Required Work Experience:

Audit or Accounting-related Advisory with Public Accounting firm:

4-7 years of experience

Corporate accounting and with a publicly traded company:

4-7 years of experience

Preferred Work Experience:

Hedge accounting

3-5 years of experience

SOX controls

3-5 years of experience

SEC and/or Regulatory Reporting

3-5 years of experience

Licenses and Certifications

CPA - Certified Public Accountant within 1 year of hire date Required

In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life. 

• Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans. 

• Paid time off to volunteer in your community. 

• Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups. 

• Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities. 

• Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.  

• Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits. 

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