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Charles Schwab · 1 day ago

Senior Manager of Accounting Policy / Technical Accounting

Charles Schwab is a leading financial services company, and they are seeking a Senior Manager of Accounting Policy to support the analysis of complex accounting issues and implement new accounting standards. The role involves engaging in technical accounting research, monitoring emerging standards, and training internal teams on US GAAP topics.

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Responsibilities

Actively engage in analyzing diverse, unclear, and challenging areas of accounting related to non-routine and/or significant transactions such as revenue recognition, impairment, leasing, business acquisition or divestitures, fair value and investment securities, consolidations, internally developed software, and stock-based compensation
Perform technical accounting research and synthesize judgments or analysis in written form, obtain buy-in from stakeholders, which could include members of senior management, and implement new processes and/or policies, as needed
Monitor emerging accounting standards and present updates or implications though written or oral communications to diverse audiences
Engage in special projects to further initiatives within the Controller’s Department and in various business units
Participate in industry associations and working groups following developments in and the application of US GAAP specific to the industry
Train internal teams on new or existing US GAAP topics relevant to the Company

Qualification

CPA licenseUS GAAPTechnical accountingMicrosoft ExcelFinancial services industryProject prioritizationOral communicationWritten communicationCross-functional teamwork

Required

Eight to ten years of accounting experience, including at least five years of that time in either public accounting or an accounting policy role
CPA license required
Extensive knowledge of US GAAP
Possess creativity and a high degree of curiosity with a deep desire to develop knowledge of the company, technical accounting, and accounting processes
Ability to prioritize concurrent long-term projects through demonstrated internal drive and motivation
High degree of focus and self-challenge that leads to very high quality and comprehensive analyses and work product
Ability to build productive relationships and work in cross-functional teams
Strong oral and written communication skills demonstrated in many different forums and with various audiences
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Preferred

Financial services industry preferred

Benefits

Bonus or incentive opportunities

Company

Charles Schwab

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Funding

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Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Jim McGreevy
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