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U.S. Bank · 2 days ago

Accounting Policy Director

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$150K/yr - $176K/yr

13+ years exp

U.S. Bank is on a journey to help customers and businesses make better financial decisions. The Accounting Policy Director is responsible for providing technical accounting guidance and ensuring compliance with accounting standards across various corporate functions and business units.

BankingFinancial ServicesInsuranceMortgageWealth Management

Responsibilities

Assess the impact of new accounting standards on the Company and responsible for leading the implementation across affected business units

Provide day-to-day guidance on the accounting for new, unusual, significant and/or complex transactions or products. Ensure business units have clear understanding of accounting application; and potential impacts and operational processes are considered in the implementation of accounting practices

Directly involved in critical decision-making activities that drive or enhance business performance and/or the related impact to financial results

Keep current and prepare summaries of industry accounting issues and literature to ensure company compliance and appropriate interpretation and application

Prepare written summaries supporting accounting positions taken on significant or complex transactions. Assist with drafting comment letters to the FASB on proposed accounting standards

May assist with accounting due diligence and subsequent purchase accounting for acquisition targets

This position may engage staff from other areas to assist on projects on an as needed basis and must be effective in managing and motivating staff that do not report directly to him/her

Qualification

CPAFinancial accounting experienceAccounting theory knowledgeFinancial analysis skillsProject management experienceCritical thinkingProblem solvingDecision-making skillsVerbal communicationWritten communication