Scotiabank
Manager, U.S. Accounting Policies and Procedures
Scotiabank, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Overview
Manager, U.S. Accounting Policies and Procedures
Requisition ID: 236047
Salary Range: 76,500.00 - 142,120.00
Please note that the Salary Range shown is a guideline only. Salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.
Global Banking and Markets (GBM) is a leading Canadian Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a growing platform in the US and Latin America, operating globally for over 100 years. Scotiabank’s strong U.S. presence provides our clients an important bridge to this key global market for trade and investment flows across the Americas and the world. GBM provides a full range of investment banking, credit and risk management products and services relevant to the financing and strategic development needs of our clients. Our products include debt and equity financing, mergers & acquisitions, corporate banking, institutional equity sales, trading and research, fixed income products, derivatives, energy, foreign exchange and precious metals. We also cross-sell the full range of wholesale products and services offered by the Scotiabank Group.
Be part of an innovative Global Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a unique geographic footprint that puts capital to work for our clients across industries.
Purpose Contributes to the overall success of GBM US Finance ensuring specific individual goals, plans, and initiatives are executed/delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives. Ensures all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.
Role Responsibilities
Assist in setting U.S. GAAP policy and delivering reliable guidance on U.S. GAAP and IFRS accounting standards, including impacts on regulatory reporting.
Develop, maintain and implement policies, procedures and methodologies in coordination with head office IFRS accounting policies and procedures professionals.
Support the development and maintenance of methodologies to ensure reporting aligns with U.S. regulators’ guidelines, quality standards and timelines.
Assist in improving the quality, integrity, relevance, security and ownership of Scotiabank’s financial and regulatory information.
Establish credible relationships with business partners and provide perspective on finance and accounting matters pertaining to business activities.
Assist in input to new product development and implementation; perform initial reviews of accounting for existing financial reporting.
What You’ll Do
Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
Support the implementation of accounting policy matters for the combined U.S. operations of the bank.
Assist in the implementation of accounting policies, procedures and support process implementation
Document and update U.S. GAAP accounting policies and procedures
Develop and administer training on U.S. GAAP accounting standards, IFRS/U.S. GAAP differences, and changes or developments in accounting standards
Conduct research on U.S. GAAP technical accounting issues including support for IFRS interpretations
Identify and facilitate the involvement of key stakeholders
Provide support to stakeholders on financial and regulatory reporting issues and/or changes.
Maintain an expert knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ensure alignment with regulatory reporting policies and procedures
Review financial statements and related footnote disclosures to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP
Initiate problem resolution for discrepancies and contribute to quality control and process improvements
Serve as a point of contact for inquiries and problem resolution with business partners
Participate in periodic meetings/change management for finance and regulatory reporting matters at the Bank
Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
Ensure effective and efficient operations within the area, maintaining strong day-to-day business controls to meet obligations related to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk and conduct risk as described in the applicable frameworks.
What You’ll Bring
CPA, CA, MBA or MS in accounting preferred.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
7+ years of financial reporting experience, accounting policy or technical accounting advisory services in Banking or Financial Services.
Strategic and complex role requiring a results-oriented individual with knowledge of banking business and U.S. GAAP/IFRS; able to engender trust and deliver services on target and on time.
Excellent people skills and ability to influence teamwork and deliver results under tight deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to drive change management across a culturally diverse workforce.
Ability to research technical accounting standards and monitor new developments; capable of presenting training on changes to accounting standards.
Support the implementation of new U.S. GAAP standards; baseline understanding of U.S. GAAP and IFRS differences.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish credibility with business partners.
Effective listener and communicator; strong organizational and analytical capabilities.
Additional Information If your experience is closely related but doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply — you might be the right candidate for this or other roles at Scotiabank.
At Scotiabank, every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are and embraced for their differences. We work to grow and diversify talent and engage employees in a performance-oriented culture.
What’s in it for you? Scotiabank offers flexible benefit programs designed to support your family, financial, physical, mental, and social health needs.
Location Dallas, TX
Location(s): United States: Texas: Dallas
EEO and Accommodation Scotiabank is committed to an inclusive and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment team. Candidates must apply online to be considered. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Banking
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Requisition ID: 236047
Salary Range: 76,500.00 - 142,120.00
Please note that the Salary Range shown is a guideline only. Salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.
Global Banking and Markets (GBM) is a leading Canadian Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a growing platform in the US and Latin America, operating globally for over 100 years. Scotiabank’s strong U.S. presence provides our clients an important bridge to this key global market for trade and investment flows across the Americas and the world. GBM provides a full range of investment banking, credit and risk management products and services relevant to the financing and strategic development needs of our clients. Our products include debt and equity financing, mergers & acquisitions, corporate banking, institutional equity sales, trading and research, fixed income products, derivatives, energy, foreign exchange and precious metals. We also cross-sell the full range of wholesale products and services offered by the Scotiabank Group.
Be part of an innovative Global Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a unique geographic footprint that puts capital to work for our clients across industries.
Purpose Contributes to the overall success of GBM US Finance ensuring specific individual goals, plans, and initiatives are executed/delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives. Ensures all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.
Role Responsibilities
Assist in setting U.S. GAAP policy and delivering reliable guidance on U.S. GAAP and IFRS accounting standards, including impacts on regulatory reporting.
Develop, maintain and implement policies, procedures and methodologies in coordination with head office IFRS accounting policies and procedures professionals.
Support the development and maintenance of methodologies to ensure reporting aligns with U.S. regulators’ guidelines, quality standards and timelines.
Assist in improving the quality, integrity, relevance, security and ownership of Scotiabank’s financial and regulatory information.
Establish credible relationships with business partners and provide perspective on finance and accounting matters pertaining to business activities.
Assist in input to new product development and implementation; perform initial reviews of accounting for existing financial reporting.
What You’ll Do
Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
Support the implementation of accounting policy matters for the combined U.S. operations of the bank.
Assist in the implementation of accounting policies, procedures and support process implementation
Document and update U.S. GAAP accounting policies and procedures
Develop and administer training on U.S. GAAP accounting standards, IFRS/U.S. GAAP differences, and changes or developments in accounting standards
Conduct research on U.S. GAAP technical accounting issues including support for IFRS interpretations
Identify and facilitate the involvement of key stakeholders
Provide support to stakeholders on financial and regulatory reporting issues and/or changes.
Maintain an expert knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ensure alignment with regulatory reporting policies and procedures
Review financial statements and related footnote disclosures to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP
Initiate problem resolution for discrepancies and contribute to quality control and process improvements
Serve as a point of contact for inquiries and problem resolution with business partners
Participate in periodic meetings/change management for finance and regulatory reporting matters at the Bank
Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
Ensure effective and efficient operations within the area, maintaining strong day-to-day business controls to meet obligations related to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk and conduct risk as described in the applicable frameworks.
What You’ll Bring
CPA, CA, MBA or MS in accounting preferred.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
7+ years of financial reporting experience, accounting policy or technical accounting advisory services in Banking or Financial Services.
Strategic and complex role requiring a results-oriented individual with knowledge of banking business and U.S. GAAP/IFRS; able to engender trust and deliver services on target and on time.
Excellent people skills and ability to influence teamwork and deliver results under tight deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to drive change management across a culturally diverse workforce.
Ability to research technical accounting standards and monitor new developments; capable of presenting training on changes to accounting standards.
Support the implementation of new U.S. GAAP standards; baseline understanding of U.S. GAAP and IFRS differences.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish credibility with business partners.
Effective listener and communicator; strong organizational and analytical capabilities.
Additional Information If your experience is closely related but doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply — you might be the right candidate for this or other roles at Scotiabank.
At Scotiabank, every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are and embraced for their differences. We work to grow and diversify talent and engage employees in a performance-oriented culture.
What’s in it for you? Scotiabank offers flexible benefit programs designed to support your family, financial, physical, mental, and social health needs.
Location Dallas, TX
Location(s): United States: Texas: Dallas
EEO and Accommodation Scotiabank is committed to an inclusive and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment team. Candidates must apply online to be considered. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Banking
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Scotiabank.
#J-18808-Ljbffr