Scotiabank · 1 week ago
Manager, U.S. Accounting Policies and Procedures
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$77K/yr - $142K/yr
7+ years expScotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas, and they are seeking a Manager for U.S. Accounting Policies and Procedures. This role involves ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS accounting standards while supporting the development and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures for the U.S. operations of the bank.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge
Support the implementation of accounting policy matters for the combined U.S. operations of the bank
Assist in the implementation of accounting policies, procedures and support process implementation
Document and update U.S. GAAP accounting policies and procedures
Develop and administer training on U.S. GAAP accounting standards, IFRS/U.S. GAAP differences, and changes or developments in accounting standards
Conduct research on U.S. GAAP technical accounting issues including support for IFRS interpretations
Identify and facilitate the involvement of key stakeholders
Provide support to stakeholders on financial and regulatory reporting issues and/or changes
Maintain an expert knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ensure alignment with regulatory reporting policies and procedures
Review financial statements and related footnote disclosures to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP
Initiate problem resolution for discrepancies and contributes to quality control and process
Serves as a point of contact for inquiries and problem resolution with business partners
Participate in periodic meetings/change management for finance and regulatory reporting matters at the Bank
Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions
Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk and conduct risk, including but not limited to responsibilities under the Operational Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Framework, AML/ATF Global Handbook and the Guidelines for Business Conduct
Qualification
Required
CPA, CA, MBA or MS in accounting preferred
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
7+ years of financial reporting experience, accounting policy or technical accounting advisory services in the Banking or Financial Services industries
This position is strategic and complex requiring a results-oriented individual who has a general understanding of banking business knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS, balanced by an intrinsic understanding of the business lines
Must be able to engender trust and confidence across the company based upon an ability to deliver services on target and on time
The accounting policy services must provide highly quality information for strategic and business decision making
Excellent people skills are required in order to influence teamwork and to deliver results under tight deadlines and multiple priorities
A strong communicator is a must for this role
Established written and verbal communications skills are essential to effectively drive change management across culturally diverse workforce
Requires researching technical accounting standards and monitoring the development of new accounting standards
Ability to prepare and present training materials on new or proposed changes to accounting standards
Support the implementation new U.S. GAAP standards
Baseline understanding of U.S. GAAP accounting standards
Understanding of IFRS and U.S. GAAP differences
Strong people and interpersonal skills
Strong influencing skills to apply within U.S. Finance
Capability to establish credibility and value added with business partners
Effective listener and communicator, verbally and in writing
Sound organizational abilities with the capacity to be innovative and think creatively
Strong analytical skills with the ability to react quickly, under adverse operating conditions
Benefits
Flexible benefit programs are designed to help support your unique family, financial, physical, mental, and social health needs
Company
Scotiabank
Scotiabank is a banking firm that provides banking and financial services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$1.07B2024-04-17Post Ipo Debt· $1.07B
1972-03-01IPO
Leadership Team
Jabar Singh
President & CEO Scotiabank Colpatria (Colombia) & Head Central America & Caribbean
L.Scott Thomson
President and CEO
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