Lead Accountant – Technical Accounting & Policy

Lead Accountant – Technical Accounting & Policy

The Lead Accountant for Technical Accounting & Policy plays a pivotal role in shaping strategic transactions, corporate accounting guidance, and financial reporting decisions that impact the company at every level. This role requires a combination of technical expertise, strategic insight, and clear communication to influence and drive decisions across One Main Financial. The Lead Accountant will be a core member of the Technical Accounting & Policy team, partnering closely with SEC Reporting, Loan Accounting, Insurance Accounting, Corporate Accounting, SOX, Capital Markets, and other functions.

Success in this position requires strong independent technical research capabilities, exceptional writing skills, and the ability to deliver insights and recommendations with minimal supervision.

• Support accounting considerations for strategic transactions and analyses across the company’s operating functions.
• Draft clear, concise technical accounting research papers to guide management and inform recommendations.
• Coordinate with external auditors to resolve complex technical accounting issues.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and respond to auditor inquiries for direct subsidiaries.
• Interpret, advise on, and support implementation of new accounting standards.
• Develop, challenge, and implement corporate accounting policies and procedures.
• Generate ad hoc reports and decision briefs that translate technical accounting issues for a broad audience.
• Research and review financial reporting matters related to SEC filings.
• Develop and deliver technical training sessions to support continuing professional education (CPE) for the Controllership.
• Maintain CPE documentation in alignment with NASBA requirements.
• Lead weekly and monthly internal and cross-functional touchpoints.
• Prepare and lead weekly and monthly touchpoints, internally and cross-functionally.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 4+ years of progressive experience in public accounting or an accounting/accounting policy function
• Strong technical research and writing skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
  Ability to work independently and resolve complex issues

• MBA or master’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA or CPA candidate
• Consumer Lending and Finance experience