Job DescriptionResponsible for enterprise accounting policy and governance, transformation and enterprise change leadership, financial reporting and internal controls integrity and governance, regulatory engagement, and enterprise accounting strategy. Direct report to Chief Financial Officer and participant on the Finance Executive Leadership team.
Responsibilities- Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for the Corporate Accounting division, ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, talent development, and achievement of enterprise objectives
- Partner seamlessly with fellow leadership team members and cross-organizational peers to help drive change while ensuring the safety and soundness of our financial environment
- Lead the accounting transformation strategy, modernization roadmap, and enhancement of reporting, controls, and governance capabilities to support evolving regulatory requirements and public-company readiness expectations
- Serve as the principal accounting advisor to the Chief Financial Officer and executive leadership team on accounting policy, financial reporting, regulatory matters, emerging accounting standards, and enterprise financial risks
- Establish and maintain enterprise accounting policies, governance standards, and procedures in accordance with U.S. GAAP, regulatory guidance, and industry best practices
- Oversee the preparation and delivery of all internal and external financial reporting, general and subsidiary accounting operations, investor and stakeholder reporting, secondary market mortgage accounting activities, and accounts payable functions
- Direct the design, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of financial systems, accounting processes, and internal control frameworks to ensure reporting integrity, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance
- Drive continuous improvement through analytics, automation, and cross-functional collaboration to strengthen accounting operations, improve decision support capabilities, and proactively identify and mitigate financial and operational risk
- Champion enterprise change initiatives, including digital transformation and process modernization efforts, ensuring successful adoption and measurable business outcomes
- Build and develop a high-performing leadership team through coaching, succession planning, talent development, employee engagement, and a culture of accountability and continuous learning
- Serve as the primary executive liaison with internal and external auditors, regulators, actuaries, and examiners on accounting, financial reporting, and control-related matters
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications- Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- 15+ years of executive leadership experience in commercial or business banking preferably within a large, complex financial institution
- Extensive experience in financial accounting, financial management, and internal/external reporting for a large financial organization
- Expert knowledge of U.S. GAAP, regulatory reporting requirements, accounting policy governance, and financial services regulations applicable to large, complex financial institutions, including SEC readiness considerations
- Extensive experience in demonstrating thought-leadership, initiative taking, decision-making and creativity in solving business problems
- Extensive experience in identifying relevant analytical problems, determining appropriate diagnostic methods, and solving unique and complex issues/problems
- Extensive experience in managing cross-functional, multi-dimensional teams and projects of the highest complexity which have business risk and impact
- Expert knowledge of internal control frameworks, financial statement governance, accounting risk management, and enterprise-wide control environments
- Significant experience leading large-scale finance transformation, process automation, ERP modernization, and accounting technology initiatives
- Expert analytical/quantitative, reconciliation and deductive reasoning skills
- Advanced skill leading with diplomacy and tact while maintaining appropriate assertiveness and persistence
- Advanced verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Expert skill influencing and building consensus with business partners
Desired Qualifications- Previous experience serving as a Chief Accounting Officer, Controller, Deputy CAO, or equivalent senior accounting executive within a large financial institution
- Advanced knowledge of credit union, banking, capital markets, and investor reporting operations
- CPA certification
Additional InformationHours: - Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM (Hybrid)
Location: - 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180
