Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline
15+ years of experience in investment accounting or related fields
Strong understanding of fixed income instruments
Working knowledge of derivatives, including swaps and TBAs
Advanced Excel skills with data validation expertise
Responsibilities
Oversee daily and monthly validation of investment accounting data
Manage trade and position reconciliation across various systems
Partner with Accounting during month-end and quarter-end closes
Support analysis of portfolio returns and performance drivers
Ensure data integrity and troubleshoot discrepancies
Oversee middle office controls for trade lifecycle
Produce and manage Treasury portfolio reporting packages
Benefits
Inclusive work environment
Opportunities for professional development
Support for work-life balance
Full Job Description
Job Summary
This person will support the firm's investment portfolio through accounting oversight, trade lifecycle governance, and cross-functional reporting coordination.
This senior individual contributor role serves as a key control point across Treasury, Accounting, and Regulatory Reporting. The position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of investment accounting, derivative settlement, and portfolio data while supporting portfolio attribution and management reporting.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience in investment accounting and reconciliation within a bank or institutional fixed income environment, along with strong process discipline and analytical capability.
Drive improvements in reporting efficiency, controls, and data transparency
Controls, Governance & Process Improvement
Strengthen end-to-end investment data controls and reconciliation frameworks
Support SOX and internal control requirements related to the investment portfolio
Document and enhance key Treasury middle office and accounting processes
Partner with Technology and Accounting on system enhancements and data quality initiatives
Proactively identify control gaps and implement remediation plans
The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum experience:
Minimum 15+ years of experience in investment accounting, portfolio reconciliation, attribution, or Treasury middle office within a bank or institutional fixed income environment
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Strong understanding of fixed income instruments, including U.S. Treasuries, Agency MBS/CMOs, and municipal securities
Working knowledge of derivatives, including interest rate swaps and TBAs
Demonstrated experience supporting investment accounting close processes
Hands-on experience with trade reconciliation and break resolution
Advanced Excel skills and strong data validation capabilities
About Synovus Financial
Synovus Financial Corp. is a financial services company that provides banking, investment, and mortgage services to customers in the Southeastern United States. The company operates through its banking subsidiary, Synovus Bank, which has over 250 branches in Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Florida, and Tennessee. Synovus Financial Corp. was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Columbus, Georgia.