Manager - Technical Accounting/Controllership

Manager - Technical Accounting/ControllershipDallas, United States of America

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

The Manager, Technical Accounting/Controllership develops objectives, goals, accounting and reporting policies, processes, and procedures for the accounting function. S/he sets goals and objectives for team to achieve accounting and reporting requirements.

This position is primarily responsible for managing the Company’s compliance with technical accounting requirements of US GAAP and IFRS.  The Manager advises the Company’s senior management and business lines on technical accounting requirements by interpreting new and existing accounting guidance as they relate to the accounting for new products, significant and/or non-routine transactions and other events.  The Manager provides necessary updates to the Company’s accounting policies and monitors emerging accounting developments and interprets their impact to the Company.  The Manager partners with the financial reporting directors and subsidiary controllers to ensure all financial statements and related disclosures comply with US GAAP and IFRS.  The Manager report to the Director of Accounting Policy.

• Develops and implements accounting objectives, accounting policies, and standards in support of the department and functional strategy.

• Influences others through information exchanges and active persuasion to gain cooperation of others.

• Implements new accounting standard changes and automation of accounting and reporting processes.

• Research technical accounting requirements for complex transactions under both US GAAP and IFRS.

• Interact with and advise executive leadership on accounting matters.

• Lead cross functional project teams on the implementation of accounting processes for new products, transactions and changing accounting policies.

• Writes accounting policies and accounting memos.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's Degree.

• 9+ years in Accounting, Financial reporting or Auditing field.

• Advanced accounting practices and procedures, including US GAAP/IFRS and regulatory reporting standards.

• Advanced skills in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook.

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of major accounting software for both general ledger and regulatory accounting.

• Ability to direct, train and guide peers, subordinates and management.

• Ability to handle conflict resolution with other groups to ensure appropriate accounting guidance is followed.

• Ability to adjust to new developments/changing circumstances.

• Ability to effectively communicate and build relationships with multiple levels of the organizational structure, including senior level management.

• Excellent writing skills with experience writing technical accounting memos.

• Experience researching and implementing complex financial transactions, such as securitizations and hedging.

At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce and strive to increase the diversity of our teams. We actively encourage everyone to apply.

Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate at any time for any reason.

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Masters of Science (MS) English

Primary Location: Dallas, TX, Dallas

Other Locations: Texas-Dallas

Organization: Santander Consumer USA Inc.

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