Managing Director, Accounting - Technology, Data and Operations

Truist • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

The Managing Director, Accounting – Technology, Data, Operations will play a critical role within the Corporate Controller’s organization and is a key leader within the overall Finance organization. S/he will be responsible for leading and overseeing the accounting and control related activities for the Technology, Data, Operations organization. The leader will possess a comprehensive understanding of topics such as technology related capitalization, complex contract accounting and operational processes impacting financial reporting within a large financial institution. S/he will effectively collaborate, communicate and provide expert advice on a broad range of complex accounting and financial reporting issues to various constituencies, including the Board of Directors, Operating Council, the BU CFO organization, external auditors, and regulatory agencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent education and related training.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation; strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Fifteen years of relevant accounting or accounting policy experience; twelve years of leadership and supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership abilities including proactive thinking and teamwork.
• Strong personal and professional ethics with impeccable integrity.
• High energy level and strong work ethic to meet the demands of a fast paced, goal driven environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work without supervision.
• Strong team orientation; eagerness to pitch in and help larger teams meet goals.
• Excellent technical and research skills; excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products.

Nice To Haves

• Masters or advanced degree in Business or Accountancy.
• Prior experience working for a large, SEC-registered financial institution or senior manager-level public accountant with extensive bank experience.

Responsibilities

• Effectively collaborate, communicate and provide expert advice on a broad range of highly complex accounting and financial reporting issues to various constituencies on a concurrent basis.
• Provide leadership, talent development, mentoring and training for the BU and Functional Controllers.
• Oversee all accounting responsibilities for the supported BUs and/or functional units.
• Review and provide feedback on the earnings release, SEC Forms 10-K and 10-Q, FDIC Call Report, Federal Reserve Y-9C and Pillar 3 disclosures.
• Provide expert advice on the accounting for highly complex transactions and GAAP and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Ensure the design and implementation of adequate processes and controls to comply with relevant GAAP.
• Closely monitor the standard setting process of the FASB, SEC, FDIC, FRB and various state regulatory agencies.
• Represent Truist in various banking organizations via active participation in periodic meetings and committees.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment.
• Tax-preferred savings accounts and a 401k plan.
• No less than 10 days of vacation during the first year of employment.
• 10 sick days and paid holidays.
• Defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees