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Description

The Accounting Policy Sr Manager specializes in developing, recommending, and implementing policies, strategies, and operational guidelines for the specified business or functional area. Develops and reviews policies and procedures to ensure appropriateness and adequacy against industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

Primary responsibilities include

+ Reviews and interprets GAAP & regulatory accounting rules and guidance for applicability at the firm.

+ Drafts and publishes memos and documentation regarding the changes and their impact.

+ Partners with business unit controllers and business partners to implement accounting changes and ensures compliance to guidance.

+ Advises on the accounting impacts of new products and changes.

+ Consults with Sr. Management on corporate activities and changes to accounting approaches (i.e. charge offs, accretion, intangibles). Also responsible for M&A due diligence activities, partnering with BU Controllers and Risk partners for alternatives options and the P&L impact.

Qualifications, Education, Certifications and/or Other Professional Credentials

+ 7+ years of accounting experience, preferably within financial services industry

+ Big-4 accounting firm experience a strong plus

+ CPA required

+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master’s degree a plus

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills

+ Ability to manage time effectively , prioritize competing deliverables and meet deadlines

+ Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively in a team environment

+ Knowledge of MS Office applications, primarily Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Hours & Work Schedule

+ Hours per Week: 40

+ Work Schedule: M-F

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.

Why Work for Us

At Citizens, you'll find a customer-centric culture built around helping our customers and giving back to our local communities. When you join our team, you are part of a supportive and collaborative workforce, with access to training and tools to accelerate your potential and maximize your career growth

Background Check

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the candidate successfully passing a background check, which may include initial credit, motor vehicle record, public record, prior employment verification, and criminal background checks. Results of the background check are individually reviewed based upon legal requirements imposed by our regulators and with consideration of the nature and gravity of the background history and the job offered. Any offer of employment will include further information.