Senior Finance Analyst - Accounting Policy (CFO)

Bank of America•Charlotte, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role sits at the center of regulatory interpretation for financial reporting, helping translate complex and evolving regulatory reporting instructions into clear, actionable guidance for report owners and key stakeholders. The individual will research nuanced issues, establish relevant facts through cross-functional partnership, document well-supported conclusions, and help drive consistent implementation across the organization. The role also contributes to a strong governance framework by supporting documented procedures, sustainable controls, and continuous enhancement of the interpretation process. This role will partner with Accounting Policy, Global Regulatory Reporting, controllers, and other stakeholders to perform technical research, resolve interpretive questions, and provide clear guidance on existing and emerging regulatory reporting requirements and accounting standards. In addition to reviewing new products and complex transactions for compliance with GAAP and regulatory reporting expectations, this role will help strengthen the end-to-end interpretation process through thoughtful documentation, stakeholder engagement, peer benchmarking, and a focus on consistency, accuracy, and sustainable execution. The individual will also be expected to maintain advanced knowledge of GAAP and regulatory requirements and contribute to training and process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

2 years of relevant experience with a strong record of performance in accounting policy, regulatory reporting, financial reporting, or a related discipline
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Exposure with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Ability to understand and dissect complex transactions.
Foundational understanding of finance, banking products, or financial reporting concepts, with the curiosity and drive to build deeper technical expertise in regulatory reporting and accounting policy on the job
Highly motivated team player with experience working in a large financial institution and the ability to collaborate effectively, build relationships, and learn from partners across finance and related functions
Demonstrated ability to take ownership of assignments, work across teams, and navigate structured processes in a thoughtful and dependable way
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to ask thoughtful questions, explain ideas clearly, and grow confidence in communicating with partners at different levels
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Interest in emerging technology tools, including AI, and a willingness to explore thoughtful, creative ways to improve research, interpretation workflows, and the ongoing maintenance of policies and procedures

Nice To Haves

Experience in regulatory reporting, accounting policy, or interpretive guidance within a large financial institution
Exposure to AI-enabled tools or digital solutions that support research, documentation, process enhancement, or policy maintenance within a corporate environment

Responsibilities

Prepares, reviews, and analyzes data in financial reports
Executes key financial and process controls, including period-over-period trends, variance analysis, and cross report reconciliations
Drives identification, remediation, monitoring, and escalation of issues impacting financial statements or reports
Establishes relationships with data owners across multiple lines of business to support complete and timely data submissions
Provides support and subject matter expertise for data quality improvement and sourcing automation projects
Provides guidance for interpreting and understanding complex regulatory requirements
Adapts to changing demands and requirements