The Senior Technical Accounting Lead position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the financial framework of a growing wholesale banking operation within a dynamic organization. This role is essential for establishing and maintaining robust U.S. GAAP accounting policies, ensuring compliance, and supporting strategic growth in the U.S. market. You will serve as a key technical authority, working closely with cross-functional teams and external auditors, to implement impactful accounting standards and drive operational excellence.
Required Skills
- 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
Nice to Have Skills
- 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
Preferred Education and Experience
- 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
Other Requirements
- 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
Excited to lead the accounting standards for a fast-growing banking enterprise? Bring your expertise to a company committed to excellence and innovation—apply now to be a key driver of our financial integrity and success.
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