Vice President, Accounting Advisory; Hedge Accounting

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**** Overview:
** We don’t simply hire employees. We invest in them. When you work at Chatham, we empower you — offering professional development opportunities to help you grow in your career, no matter if you've been here for five months or 15 years. Chatham has worked hard to create a distinct work environment that values people, teamwork, integrity, and client service. You will have immediate opportunities to partner with talented subject matter experts, work on complex projects, and contribute to the value Chatham delivers every day.##

Summary:

Chatham Financial is seeking an accounting professional to join our Accounting Advisory team at the Vice President level. This role sits at the intersection of hedge accounting, financial risk management, client service, and capital markets, offering the opportunity to advise finance and accounting professionals on complex hedging strategies and financial reporting matters. Our team works with clients across a wide range of industries to design and implement hedge accounting strategies for interest rate, foreign currency, and commodity hedging programs, providing ongoing accounting and reporting support throughout the lifecycle of those hedges.  

You will collaborate with experienced advisors, accounting specialists, and clients to navigate technical accounting challenges, develop practical solutions, and contribute to the continued advancement of Chatham's advisory capabilities. The role offers exposure to diverse transactions, evolving accounting standards, and opportunities to develop specialized expertise through hands-on experience, collaboration, and Chatham's apprenticeship model. Prior hedge accounting experience is not required.

While this position is posted at the Vice President level, candidates may be considered for other levels based on their relevant experience, qualifications, and demonstrated capabilities. Responsibilities and expectations will align with the level at which the candidate is hired.  ## In this role you will:
* Develop expertise in hedge accounting and the economics of interest rate, foreign currency, and commodity hedging strategies through client engagements, collaboration with colleagues, and exposure to diverse hedging programs.
* Advise accounting and finance stakeholders on the structuring, implementation, and ongoing accounting of hedging strategies, including technical accounting analyses, policy papers, hedge documentation, effectiveness assessments, financial statement impacts, disclosures, and sensitivity analyses.
* Prepare and present technical accounting analyses, educational materials, and recommendations to clients, auditors, and internal stakeholders.
* Manage client relationships and provide ongoing accounting guidance throughout the lifecycle of hedging programs, including period-end reporting and responses to technical accounting questions.
* Lead and contribute to projects that help clients design and implement hedge accounting programs aligned with their economic objectives, financial risk management strategies, and reporting requirements.
* Partner with Accounting Advisory and Accounting Operations colleagues to prepare and review accounting deliverables and support accurate, timely client reporting.
* Collaborate with clients and internal teams to onboard new client portfolios and hedging strategies, translating accounting and reporting requirements into appropriate technology configurations and operational workflows.
* Conduct technical accounting research and contribute to thought leadership on complex and evolving issues under US GAAP and IFRS.
* Identify and implement opportunities to improve and standardize advisory processes, including the use of technology, AI, and…