VP, Controllership Accounting Policy

$150,000 - $250,000/Yr

Synchrony - Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Costa Mesa, CA

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The VP of Controllership - Accounting Policy at Synchrony is responsible for leading the accounting policy team, providing technical accounting guidance, and ensuring compliance with US GAAP and regulatory standards. This role involves significant interaction with senior leadership and requires expertise in technical accounting research, policy implementation, and process enhancements. The position offers flexibility in work arrangements, allowing for remote work while also requiring occasional in-office attendance for meetings and training.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical accounting guidance for Synchrony Financial, including support for business development activities and financing transactions.
• Develops and maintains consistency across accounting policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with US GAAP and Synchrony accounting policies, as well as applicable laws and regulations.
• Provides advice and interpretation regarding accounting, disclosure, and financial considerations.
• Monitors external accounting and regulatory developments that may impact Synchrony Financial.
• Leads the implementation of new accounting standards, collaborating with industry groups, regulators, and external auditors.
• Assists in the review of quarterly and annual SEC and regulatory filings, including management review meetings and supplemental financial reporting schedules.
• Works with platform finance teams and accounting operational teams on new or amended contracts and client issues.
• Performs other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 10 years combined public and corporate technical accounting/policy experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in public accounting.
• Minimum of 5 years accounting policy/technical accounting advisory experience.
• CPA Certification is required.
• Ability to research and analyze relevant facts to formulate technical accounting positions considering GAAP, SEC, and regulatory guidance.
• Demonstrated experience influencing and communicating at all levels across the business.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a technical accounting role in the financial services industry.
• Experience as a senior manager in a large public accounting firm focusing on financial services.
• Credit Card industry experience.
• Ability to identify root causes of issues and design process changes to minimize re-occurrences.
• Highly articulate and confident presenter and communicator.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements including work from home options.
• Annual bonus based on individual and company performance.