Associate Staffing · 18 hours ago
Senior Technical Accounting Lead
New York, NY
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$80/hr - $90/hr
7+ years expAssociate Staffing is a dynamic organization offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior Technical Accounting Lead to shape the financial framework of a growing wholesale banking operation. This role is essential for establishing robust U.S. GAAP accounting policies, ensuring compliance, and supporting strategic growth in the U.S. market.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain robust U.S. GAAP accounting policies
Ensure compliance
Support strategic growth in the U.S. market
Serve as a key technical authority
Work closely with cross-functional teams and external auditors
Implement impactful accounting standards
Drive operational excellence
Qualification
Required
7–10+ years of progressive experience in technical accounting within wholesale or commercial banking or Big 4/National Office for financial institutions
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP for financial instruments (ASC 326, 815, 820, 825, 860, 810, 830; including banking-specific guidance under ASC 942)
Hands-on experience developing and drafting technical accounting memos and policies with clear citations and judgment
Strong understanding of loan accounting, credit loss estimation/CECL, restructurings, and collateralized lending
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across finance, risk, treasury, compliance, and audit teams
Based in New York City with a hybrid work schedule (minimum 2 days/week in-office)
Willingness to stay current on U.S. GAAP and regulatory developments and to lead methodical adoption strategies
Ability to manage internal controls, audits, and regulatory requests efficiently
Preferred
CPA (active) and Master's in Accounting or related field
IFRS-to-U.S. GAAP conversion experience in banking
Familiarity with U.S. branch operations of foreign banks (OCC/FRB/NYDFS) and FFIEC 002 reporting
Experience with CECL modeling, data practices, and collaboration with credit risk/modelling teams
Systems expertise in Oracle, SAP, Finastra, Workiva, AxiomSL, or OneSumX
Master's degree in Accounting or related field preferred
CPA certification strongly preferred
Extensive experience in technical accounting specifically within wholesale banking or financial institutions, including prior roles at Big 4 or national accounting firms
Company
Associate Staffing
Associate Staffing is a professional staffing firm providing top technology and financial talent to Fortune 500, 1000, and mid-market firms nationwide.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Michael Norton
Chief Executive Officer
James Brickey
Under contract working onsite at Wells Fargo in ECMO
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