SEC Reporting/Accounting Policy Lead (CFO)

Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization.

Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!

General Job Description:
Responsible for directing the day-to-day finance activities involving regulatory reporting and accounting policy. Manages associates working with reporting requirements and guidelines of the SEC to maintain records and prepare required financial reports. Considered a working manager. In addition to supervisory / administrative duties, individuals are actively involved in the execution of processes. Assist management in the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures.

Line of Business Job Description:

This role is a senior-level team lead in SEC Reporting, a team that drafts Bank of America's Form 10-K/Q, works directly with Investor Relations on the Quarterly Earnings Release and works directly with Corporate Communications to review the accuracy of the Glossy Annual Report to Shareholders. As a team lead, this person will be deeply involved in planning processes and governance and will have supervisory responsibilities over the work of others. This person will also interact with the Chief Accounting Officer, Corporate Controller and other Senior Executives.

Responsibilities:

A team lead, along with the other team leads, is responsible for all activities performed by the team including risk assessments, control activities, quarterly planning activities, as well as assuming responsibility for drafting sections of the Earning Release and the Form 10-K/Q. A team lead reviews the work performed by members of the team. A team lead also partners with Accounting Policy on disclosures related to new accounting and SEC guidance. A team lead is expected to identify opportunities for process improvements that enhance efficiency, productivity and controls. 

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years of SEC reporting experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Critical problem solver
• Excellent time management skills
• Self-motivated
• Appreciation for the importance of diversity and inclusion
• Attention to detail with desire to produce superior results
• Ability to build strong and effective relationships with business partners and ability to effectively interact with executive management
• Ability to handle multiple deliverables at once adhering to deadlines
• Proven experience to manage team members including providing coaching and feedback

Desired Qualifications:

• CPA or Masters in Accounting
• SEC reporting experience for a large company

Skills:

• Data and Trend Analysis
• Financial Accounting
• Interpret Relevant Laws, Rules, and Regulations
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Management
• Attention to Detail
• Continuous Improvement
• Financial Analysis
• Project Management
• Reporting
• Analytical Thinking
• Oral Communications
• Regulatory Relations
• Stakeholder Management
• Written Communications

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