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Accounting Policy Officer / Manager in Vienna, VA at honor foundations

Date Posted: 8/29/2024

Job Snapshot

Employee Type:

Full-Time
Location:

Vienna, VA
Job Type:

Accounting
Admin - Clerical
Management
Experience:

Not Specified
Date Posted:

8/29/2024

Job Description

Assist in the development and execution of the accounting policy function and ensure alignment with Navy Federal’s overall goals, strategies, mission, and vision. Work directly with the Lead Manager of Accounting Policy, leadership in Finance, and stakeholders across the enterprise to:

(a) Produce the appropriate accounting assessments and recommendations associated with business initiatives related to products, services, and transactions

(b) Monitor and communicate emerging or changing accounting and regulatory standards

(d) Develop and maintain an accounting policy handbook for broad consumption

About Us

Navy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks.

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Equal Employment Opportunity: Navy Federal values, celebrates, and enacts diversity in the workplace. Navy Federal takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. EOE/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability EOE/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability

Hybrid Workplace: Navy Federal Credit Union is a hybrid workplace, and details will be discussed during your interview process.

Disclaimers: Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team’s discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position.

Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Active CPA license

8+ years’ experience in accounting/finance leadership experience, preferably with a Big 4 public accounting firm and/or in banking or financial services environment; including a 3+ years’ experience in technical accounting and/or accounting policy

Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial industry regulations (i.e., NCUA, OCC, FDIC)

Extensive experience accounting for complex financial instruments including accounting for loans, securities, derivatives etc.

Experience in areas such as acquisitions, purchased financial assets, consolidations, transfers, revenue recognition, software cost capitalization, climate change disclosures etc.

Experience in identifying accounting issues and performing relevant accounting guidance research

Strong communication skills, including ability to communicate complex accounting concepts to non-accountants

Ability to build relationships with executive management, internal, and external stakeholders

Advanced experience in managing cross-functional, multi-dimensional teams and projects of the highest complexity which have business risk and impact

Advanced experience in identifying relevant analytical problems, determining appropriate diagnostic methods and solving unique and complex issues/problems

Effective mentoring skills

Desired Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance , or Business Administration

Experience in writing accounting white papers/memos

Experience in creating accounting policies

Experience with NCUA regulations

Database technological skills – Experience in retrieving and analyzing financial data

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Locations: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 | 5550 Heritage Oaks Drive Pensacola, FL 32526 | 141 Security Drive Winchester, VA 22602 | 9999 Willow Creek Road San Diego, CA 92131

Responsibilities

Communicate summaries of proposals, standards, regulations, and developments affecting Navy Federal in the areas of accounting and disclosure

Aid in the clear and concise communication of complex accounting and reporting issues to nonaccountants

Collaborate effectively inside and outside of the Policy team

Take initiative and be proactive in solving issues

Take accountability for work from start to finish

Gain a working understanding of Navy Federal’s systems and data

Identify issues requiring consultations and advice provided to the business and operational accounting teams

Lead the processes to effectively document complex accounting and reporting issues and work with external auditors and regulators to support accounting positions, as needed

Form relationships with product line personnel to stay informed of new or changing products, services, and transactions to provide decision useful advisory services to leaders in a timely manner

Create and present periodic training to finance and accounting teams on emerging accounting and regulatory standards

Maintain strong organizational skills to drive productivity throughout the team

Compile existing accounting policy documentation to formulate an organized, user-friendly accounting policy handbook for broad consumption

Understand the financial reporting data lineage framework to effectively provide advisory services to the business and operational accounting teams

Render assistance in representing the organization externally on matters affiliated with accounting and disclosure issues identified within the financial services industry

Contribute to a culture of horizontal collaboration by actively working across business units and sharing knowledge

Manage Accounting Policy Specialist and/or other staff as needed

Perform other duties as assigned

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