Accounting Policy Associate Director

Technical Accounting Subject Matter Expert

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Technical accounting subject matter expert responsible for effectively communicating and ensuring the enterprise's proper understanding and appropriate implementation of accounting policies and practices in accordance with the extremely complex and dynamic accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) and subject to effective internal controls in connection with the SOX and FDICIA programs.

Provide expert advice on a broad range of complex accounting and financial reporting issues to the Finance organization and other senior leaders.

Essential Functions

Provide informed accounting advice and oversight :

• Serve as an effective business partner and informed advisor in collaborating across the organization in achieving financial reporting that (i) complies with GAAP, (ii) is transparent, (iii) is representationally faithful to the business objective and economics of the underlying transaction or activity and (iv) is produced in a well-controlled, practical and operationally sustainable manner.
• Research appropriate accounting treatment and provide well-informed advice for complex transactions or financial matters for Truist Financial Corporation and its subsidiaries to ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory reporting and affiliate transaction requirements.
• Support the accounting and reporting for highly complex transactions. Responsibilities include accurate financial reporting and adequate internal controls, preventing or detecting financial reporting fraud and ensuring that Truist complies with applicable Accounting Policies and Standards.

Monitor activities of standard setters and regulators :

Prepare and maintain accounting policies and procedures :

Effectively communicate with leadership, auditors and regulators :

Provide accounting policy implementation support and oversight :

Support and oversee external financial reporting :

Participate in industry groups :

Required Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required.

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation

All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist's defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and / or a deferred compensation plan.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.