Assistant Director / Accounting Policy at New York

Our client, a major Financial Institution, is seeking an Assistant Director of Office of Accounting Policy in their New York office. The right individual will evaluate new transactions by objectively reviewing transactions and determining the appropriate accounting literature to apply. This person will partner with a talented group of colleagues by providing expert knowledge of accounting policy and will directly report to the Managing Director of Accounting Policy.

Responsibilities:

• Determine the appropriate accounting for new large complex transactions, which will include business combinations, securitizations, investment in various financial instruments, real estate and other


• Coordinate with multi-disciplined deal teams consisting of finance, operations, valuation, tax, legal and other business personnel


• Consult with external auditors and other outside advisors


• Formulate accounting conclusions on transactions and discuss with internal and external constituents, including regulators


• Document findings and accounting treatment


• Ensure appropriate governance and project management

Position Requirements:

• B.A. / B.S. degree in Accounting is required. CPA and/or public accounting experience is preferred


• 8 or more years of accounting experience, preferably involving transactions and accounting policy


• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills is essential


• Proficient in the use of MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access


• Detail-oriented, energetic and be able to discuss complex accounting matters in plain English


• Strong client facing and technical accounting skills

Country: USA, State: New York, City: New York, Company: Kforce Inc.