Director, Accounting - HDFS (Chicago, Reno, or Plano) (Chicago, IL, US)

Job Summary

This position will play a critical role in the finance and accounting function supporting the Company’s strategic and other priorities. This role will provide leadership in the areas of technical accounting, banking, and regulatory compliance, providing accounting support in response to business and other developments, while providing oversight and leadership to the team, including account servicing. This position and its reports can be based in Plano, TX; Reno, NV; or Chicago, IL, and reports to the Controller.  

Job Responsibilities

• Primary individual responsible for complex accounting matters, accounting policies, and the adoption of new accounting standards, including contract reviews and accounting treatment assessments to support business operations and projects. Such matters include banking and regulatory compliance, finance receivables, and the allowance for credit losses, among others.
• Drives the Accounting team’s commitment to timely and accurate accounting and financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP, banking and regulatory requirements, internal controls, and all applicable policies and procedures.
• Leads accounting analysis and assists with complex accounting matters as well as the design and implementation of processes and controls in response to new and other business developments, including new products, system implementations, and system changes.
• Oversees the monthly close for retail and commercial accounting teams, including Eaglemark Savings Bank (ESB).  Ensures accurate financial reporting and regulatory filings.
• Leads key ESB oversight meetings and the preparation of materials for ESB board meetings, including interest rate risk reviews.
• Manages financial and regulatory audits, including state and federal banking regulators such as the FDIC.
• Leads capital management and reporting for Eaglemark Savings Bank (ESB).  This includes cash forecasting, managing finance receivable, and brokered CD balances in cooperation with the Treasury Department. 
• Oversees enhancements to loan management systems, including system upgrade testing.

Education Requirements

Education Specifications

• Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Accounting.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending training, establishing personal networks, and participation in professional societies.

Experience Requirements

• CPA required
• 12+ years of related experience, including with bank or financial service companies
• Advanced understanding of US GAAP, core accounting concepts, and an ability to effectively drive the application of complex contractual and transactional arrangements
• Strong understanding of banking regulations and required reporting.  Demonstrated experience with oversight of state and federal banking regulation compliance.
• Experience with capital management in a banking environment, such as participating in interest rate risk reviews, overseeing debt or brokered CD portfolios, or other treasury management activities.
• A high level of integrity with excellent analytical, decision-making, and critical thinking skills, as well as the ability to identify issues relevant to the Company
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• General ledger, financial reporting, and internal control experience
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing staff members