Sr. Specialized Finance Analyst; US- Loan Reg Reporting

Sr. Specialized Finance Analyst

The Sr. Specialized Finance Analyst performs a variety of specialized finance functions in a particular finance area(s) with a high level of technical knowledge to give detailed and well-informed opinions of assigned business activities.

Depth & Scope:

• Expert level professional role requiring in-depth knowledge / expertise in own domain / field of specialty and working knowledge of broader related areas
• Integrates the broader organizational context into advice and solutions within own area
• Accountable for own work and sometimes others; acts as an escalation point or knowledge resource for others in their own area
• Understands the industry, competition and the factors that differentiate the organization
• Applies best practices to implement process, product or service improvements
• Acts as a subject matter expert within their own area of specialty or a resource for others
• Supports projects or work streams within broader projects with moderate risk or complexity and may be accountable for managing ongoing activities, processes and functional programs
• Contributes to setting standards within area of expertise
• Solves complex problems requiring analysis of multiple variables, including consultation with multiple stakeholders
• Uses advanced methods to contribute to new solutions and recommend standards against which others will operate
• Impacts a range of finance programs across own and related teams
• Interprets guidelines, standards, policies and results of analysis to inform decision making at senior levels
• Builds stakeholder alignment in leading projects and activities; may provide process and subject matter advice at senior levels
• Works independently as the senior technical lead and guides others within area of expertise
• Identifies and leads problem resolution for complex issues at all levels

Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree and/or
• 5+ years of relevant experience preferred
• Accounting, financial or relevant professional designation preferred

Preferred

Skills:

• Hands-on experience in regulatory reporting for banks, particularly for loan related reporting
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate concisely and effectively
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel
• Experience with Axiom preferred
• Proven ability to collaborate with business partners
• Proficiency in reading and understanding technical regulatory reporting instructions
• Effective time management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills to meet tight timeframe
• Flexibility to quickly adapt to changing and ambiguous initiatives or requirements

Customer Accountabilities:

• Specializes in particular areas according to established policies and procedures and applicable legal and regulatory guidelines
• Provides ongoing, proactive, specialized finance advice and counsel to business partners to ensure they are operating efficiently under applicable accounting rules and regulations
• Communicates and meets regularly with partners to develop an in-depth understanding of their business and to provide accounting/ taxation insight, knowledge and expertise, such as improving accounting process flows or clarifying income and expense recognition practices
• Recognizes, identifies and investigates business accounting issues that need attention, research as needed, offer specialized opinions based on research and knowledge and resolve problems
• Responds to accounting-related requests on a timely basis and answers questions as needed.
• Provides technical guidance and assist staff with most complex aspects of work as necessary
• Resolves escalated issues and problems by conferring with peers, other internal departments, outside contacts and others as necessary
• Ensures monthly recording of income, expense and other financial transactions is accurate and timely
• Researches and determines proper accounting treatment for new products and services as needed and communicate complete, thorough and accurate accounting requirements; considers and explains risk management issues prior to implementation, such as determining how the accounting of new initiatives will be monitored and controlled
• Performs a variety of activities related to month-end financial closing, which details the Bank's month-to-month financial condition, and/or completion of regulatory reports
• Reviews monthly financial activity and ensures transactions are appropriately recorded in proper accounts, such as cost capitalizing vs. expensing. Researches discrepancies and makes corrections and updates as necessary

Shareholder Accountabilities:

• Adheres to enterprise frameworks or methodologies that relate to activities for our business area
• Ensures respective programs/policies/practices are well managed, meets business needs, complies with internal and external requirements, and aligns with business priorities
• Consistently exercises discretion in managing correspondence, information and all matters of confidentiality; escalates issues where appropriate
• Ensures business operations are in compliance with applicable internal and…