What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Policy Lead Consultant position at TEPHRA?
Description : Job Description :
The Accounting Policy Lead Consultant role is a senior level policy consultant on the Enterprise Accounting Policy team responsible for consulting and liaising with executive and business unit management, accounting support groups, and functional partners.
Responsibilities include :
Managing the implementation of accounting projects and standards
Providing accounting consultation on complex, large or proposed transactions
Developing, implementing, maintaining and communicating accounting policies, practices and procedures
Reviewing and providing input on quarterly and annual financial data for SEC and regulatory reports
Staying current with current accounting developments and standard setting of SEC, FASB, IASB and other standard setters
Educating corporate and business unit executive management on current accounting issues
Serving as a liaison for accounting issues with both internal and external audit staffs
Providing accounting training and awareness around the company
Participating in industry groups to influence the standard setting process
Participating in any written correspondence with standard setters or regulators
Position will have defined areas of responsibility depending upon areas of expertise
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :
7 years of experience in one or a combination of the following : finance, accounting, analytics or reporting
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS :
A BS / BA degree or higher in one or a combination of the following : Finance, Accounting, Analytics, or Reporting
Ability to successfully operate in a complex and matrixed environment
An active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Advanced Microsoft Office skills
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Big four public accounting experience
Ability to present results of analyses and recommendations to senior leaders
Experience presenting technical concepts to senior leaders
Ability to present complex concepts to senior management
Ability to prepare and present senior level communications
Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment
Ability to take on a high level of responsibility, initiative, and accountability
Ability to translate and summarize complex data into understandable, actionable information and recommendations
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important
Knowledge and understanding of US GAAP financial statements or components preparation
Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles : statutory and GAAP
Superior project management skills including the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
Outstanding problem solving and decision making skills
Ability to manage complex initiatives
Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles : in the capital markets industry
10 years of accounting experience
OTHER DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Demonstrated ability to routinely make judgment calls on applicability / impact of emerging issues to our businesses
Interpretation of very subjective and complex financial accounting matters and applicability to our business
The assessment of alternative implementation methodologies and implications from a cost / benefit perspective and impact to our internal control environment, etc.
Capital markets experience related to derivatives & hedge accounting, investments, financial asset transfers (including securitizations), fair value, broker / dealer accounting, and consolidation assessments
Candidate Must Have :
Applicant meets the basic qualifications in the job description
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