Policy Manager
Job description
YOUR LIFE'S MISSION: POSSIBLE
You have goals, dreams, hobbies and things you’re passionate about.
What’s Important to You Is Important to Us
We’re looking for people who not only want to do meaningful, challenging work, keep their skills sharp and move ahead, but who also take time for the things that matter to them—friends, family and passions. And we're looking for team members who are passionate about our mission—making a difference in military members' and their families' lives. Together, we can make it happen.
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- Ripplematch Campus Forward Award – Excellence in Early Career Hiring
Basic Purpose
(a) Produce the appropriate accounting assessments and recommendations associated with business initiatives related to products, services, and transactions
(b) Monitor and communicate emerging or changing accounting and regulatory standards
(c) Assist in representing Navy Federal externally on accounting related matters
(d) Develop and maintain an accounting policy handbook for broad consumption
Direct report to the Manager of Accounting Policy
Responsibilities
- Communicate summaries of proposals, standards, regulations, and developments affecting Navy Federal in the areas of accounting and disclosure
- Aid in the clear and concise communication of complex accounting and reporting issues to nonaccountants
- Collaborate effectively inside and outside of the Policy team
- Take initiative and be proactive in solving issues
- Take accountability for work from start to finish
- Gain a working understanding of Navy Federal’s systems and data
- Identify issues requiring consultations and advice provided to the business and operational accounting teams
- Lead the processes to effectively document complex accounting and reporting issues and work with external auditors and regulators to support accounting positions, as needed
- Form relationships with product line personnel to stay informed of new or changing products, services, and transactions to provide decision useful advisory services to leaders in a timely manner
- Create and present periodic training to finance and accounting teams on emerging accounting and regulatory standards
- Maintain strong organizational skills to drive productivity throughout the team
- Compile existing accounting policy documentation to formulate an organized, user-friendly accounting policy handbook for broad consumption
- Understand the financial reporting data lineage framework to effectively provide advisory services to the business and operational accounting teams
- Render assistance in representing the organization externally on matters affiliated with accounting and disclosure issues identified within the financial services industry
- Contribute to a culture of horizontal collaboration by actively working across business units and sharing knowledge
- Manage Accounting Policy Analyst
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
- Active CPA license
- 8+ years experience in accounting/finance leadership experience, preferably with a Big 4 public accounting firm and/or in a publicly traded banking or financial services environment
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial industry regulations (i.e., NCUA, OCC, FDIC)
- Extensive experience accounting for loans, securities, derivatives, and other complex financial instruments
- Experience in identifying accounting issues and performing relevant accounting guidance research
- Strong communication skills, including ability to communicate complex accounting concepts to non-accountants
- Ability to build relationships with executive management, internal, and external stakeholders
- Advanced experience in managing cross-functional, multi-dimensional teams and projects of the highest complexity which have business risk and impact
- Advanced experience in identifying relevant analytical problems, determining appropriate diagnostic methods and solving unique and complex issues/problems
- Effective mentoring skills
Desired Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance , or Business Administration
- Experience in writing accounting white papers/memos
- Experience in creating accounting policies
- Experience with NCUA regulations
- Database technological skills – Experience in retrieving and analyzing financial data
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Location: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 | 5550 Heritage Oaks Dr Pensacola, FL 32526 | 141 Security Dr. Winchester, VA 22602 | 9999 Willow Creek Road San Diego, CA 92131 | 295 Bendix Rd Suite 250 Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Navy Federal is now hybrid! Our standard enterprise requirement for a hybrid schedule is to report on-site 4-16 days each month. The number of days reporting on-site will ultimately be determined by the employee's leadership and business unit needs. You will learn more throughout the hiring and on boarding process.
Salary Range: $85,500 - $146,300 annually
Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position.
Posting End Date: 06/11/23
Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team’s discretion based on qualified applicant volume.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Navy Federal values, celebrates, and enacts diversity in the workplace. Navy Federal takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. EOE/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability
Disclaimer
Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position.
Bank Secrecy Act
Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.
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