Senior Accounting Analyst | FDIC Regulatory Reporting

About the position

A publicly traded financial institution based in Pittsburgh has a need for a Senior Accounting Analyst who will be responsible for driving compliance with the part 370 regulation. This individual will focus on rule interpretation, assisting with business requirements, and working with the lines of business to drive enhancements and remediation efforts. This team member will lead process changes throughout the life cycle of the data used in preparing the insurance calculation. Comprehension of data lineage, data transformation, and a firm grasp of the part 370 regulation is necessary for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Leads specialized accounting, reporting and analytical expertise in support of a centralized accounting and reporting function, a business function or a business unit.
• Serves as the senior expert for the team.
• Leads the review and analysis of complex transactions; researches the applicable accounting, reporting and regulatory guidance; and communicates the implications to senior management.
• Participates on project teams and prepares accounting memoranda and related presentations related to new accounting pronouncements and their impact on the company; reviews with senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Provides accounting expertise, including specialized knowledge related to internal control processes for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, in support of both Finance department and business service partners.
• Supports and assists the Centralized Accounting and Reporting Management teams and the business units in the development and training of staff related to both generally accepted accounting principles and compliance with provisions of the SOX.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related.
• At least 5 years of similar accounting/finance/regulatory reporting experience.
• Experience with bank regulatory reporting, banking products and a bank's balance sheet.
• Basic understanding of data querying and SQL is a plus and Axiom experience would be ideal.
• Strong written and verbal skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• The ideal candidate will be a self-starter that can take the initiative on leading regulation-based initiatives from start to finish with minimal direction.