Head of Accounting Policy

Overview

This position oversees Huntington's Corporate Accounting Policy function. Activities include maintenance of corporate accounting policies, review of complex non-routine transactions and acting as a subject matter expert on a variety of technical accounting issues & interpretations. The position requires extensive understanding of U.S. GAAP, FASB activities, M&A valuation techniques, and other common accounting issues related to banking and financial services.

• Oversight of Accounting Policy function - Advise on complex and significant accounting matters and implementation of new accounting standards, new product implementations and related policy updates.
• Contribute to M&A Business Combination function - Provide M&A support with emphasis on purchase accounting, acquired portfolio valuations (loans, intangible assets, deposits, etc.), coordination of ongoing accounting and reporting with respective Controller teams.
• Advise on annual and interim valuation and impairment assessments.
• Advise on investment opportunities as it relates to accounting treatment, including potential ways of structuring transactions.
• Provide subject matter expertise on accounting for leases and capitalized assets under various scenarios.
• Advise business units on technical questions.
• Work with corporate finance on proper financial statement presentation when modeling new or non-standard transactions.
• Advise on all technical accounting matters relating to the bank's credit reserve process, adherence to accounting standards and regulatory guidance, as well as quarterly monitoring of accounting and reporting results.
• Support and actively participate in month/quarter/annual close process relating to reporting and review of notes/disclosures, significant items, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 7+ years’ work experience in the banking/financial services sector required, ideally at large regional or international banks, with a focus on complex technical accounting and reporting matters pertaining to financial products, mergers & acquisitions, credit reserves, understanding of loss estimation techniques and fair value of various types of financial instruments.
• 7+ years' management experience.
• Bachelor's Degree.

• CPA with experience at a large international audit firm preferred.
• Experience with financial reporting or other broader controllership functions.

Exempt Status: Yes = not eligible for overtime pay;
Yes indicates exempt;
No = eligible for overtime pay.
Yes

Workplace Type: Office

Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Remote roles may also have opportunities to work from our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

$93,000-$189,000 Annual Salary

The compensation range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base range for this position. Actual compensation will vary based on factors including location, experience, and education. Colleagues in this position are eligible to participate in an applicable incentive compensation plan. Huntington provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid leave programs, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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