At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together.
The Controller's Department is responsible for corporate-wide functional expertise in the areas of Accounting Policy, Corporate Accounting, Consolidation of Financial Results, Taxation, and Financial Reporting to the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, SEC, and FRB.
We are looking for an Accounting Policy Senior Manager to support the Company in analyzing complex accounting issues, monitoring and implementing new accounting standards, and assisting and supporting the teams responsible for Financial and Regulatory Reporting in their preparation and review of reports.
What you haveEight 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
Financial services industry preferred
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
What you’ll do:
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
In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.
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