Sr. Financial Reporting Manager- Human Resources

Truist Financial • Charlotte, NC

71d • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Financial Reporting Manager of the Corporate Accounting team at Truist is responsible for helping direct & manage staff in performing a variety of accounting and financial reporting activities. The Corporate Accounting team provides accounting support for a broad range of corporate functions, such as HR, Finance, Legal, and the parent company and its subsidiaries. It is a highly collaborative team that allows exposure to numerous groups and processes across the company. The Senior Financial Reporting Manager will primarily be responsible for HR Accounting functions, including but not limited to incentive bonus plans (including equity-based compensation) and retention bonuses, severance and separation pay, pension plan & other benefit plan accounting, medical insurance expense, and various employee recognition programs. This role will spend significant time doing special projects as well. Additionally, this role is responsible for the accurate & timely preparation, review, production, and distribution of internal & external financial reports and data submissions, including reports distributed to or filed with the Truist Board of Directors and Executive Leadership, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and Federal Reserve Board (FRB). The Senior Financial Reporting Manager also provides leadership and mentoring to other financial reporting staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent education and related training.
• Eight years of relevant accounting or accounting policy experience; Understanding of GAAP and SEC/Regulatory Reporting.
• Intelligent, strong and decisive leadership within an organization as a result of high integrity, intellectual clarity, and a passion for excellence.
• 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 and responsibilities.
• Excellent technical and research skills; excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license strongly preferred.
• Prior experience working for a public accounting firm's audit practice.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Prior experience working for a large, SEC-registered financial institution.
• Master's or advanced degree in Business or Accounting.
• Prior supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and work across the Finance division to ensure integrity of the financials and sound controls & procedures.
• Support reporting and analysis for additional constituencies, including the Board of Directors, Investor Relations, and various regulatory agencies.
• Provide leadership, talent development, and mentoring for team members to improve their own technical expertise; review and approve work of other team members.
• Foster a team environment that promotes diversity and inclusion broadly across the organization.
• Leverage working relationship with supported business areas and cross-functional departments to complete complex tasks and deliver high quality work.
• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and availability of internal and external reports.
• Coordinate development of accounting processes and procedures.
• Maintain technical and working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), building expertise related to assigned area of responsibility.
• Subject matter expert on accounting reporting requirements, and reporting processes for assigned area of responsibility.
• Provide thought leadership in the design, execution, and implementation of process changes and internal controls for new accounting and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Initiate process improvements across broad organizational processes to address internal/external challenges.
• Provide vision and leadership on reporting strategies, improvements, and upgrades, and develop comprehensive information delivery strategies for financial reporting and reconcilement.
• Apply knowledge of best practices derived from experience to identify and solve problems of higher technical or operational complexity.
• Prepare and review materials to senior leadership summarizing issues and communicating solutions.
• Coordinate with internal and external audits and examinations.
• Review and update policies and procedures for compliance with governmental regulations and corporate policies and standards.
• Assist in risk management governance and business continuity planning processes, as necessary.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment.
• Tax-preferred savings accounts.
• 401k plan.
• At least 10 days of vacation during the first year of employment.
• 10 sick days.
• Paid holidays.
• Defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees