Head of Accounting Policy

Coastal

Head of Accounting Policy responsible for technical accounting memos and regulatory compliance at a banking institution. Collaborating with teams for product evaluations and corporate policies.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $175,477 - $234,261 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and interpret fintech partner agreements, amendments, side letters, asset sale agreements, and other documents to interpret the proper accounting treatment, write technical accounting memos, and develop general ledger entries for the Accounting and CCBX Operations teams.
Provide interpretation and application of US GAAP, interagency agreements, regulatory guidance, FASB accounting standards updates, and other items as applicable both as they apply to the Bank and CCBX.
Create and maintain quarterly and annual accounting memos that are part of SOX and key controls, including partner memos, quarterly tax provision controls, going concern, balance sheet pricing and fair value, intangible assets, loan purchases and sales, and others.
Evaluate new fintech partners, new products, new investments, and new processes to determine the accounting and financial statement impact and the proper accounting treatment, as well as ongoing monitoring required.
Document accounting positions for new or unusual transactions, new products, business initiatives, partner program and products, and bank product launches.
Develop corporate policies and procedures partnering closely with Accounting, Financial Reporting, FP&A, Credit, Treasury, and CCBX teams, ensuring the Bank’s accounting policies are in alignment with industry standards and regulatory expectations.
Technical accounting topics include revenue recognition, receivables, contingencies, CECL, fair value, business combinations, transfers and servicing, income taxes, stock compensation, equity method securities, equity securities, and other specialized banking functions.
Lead monthly accounting update meetings, monitoring FASB, SEC, and banking regulatory developments as well as new products, determining applicability, writing or reviewing memos, and assessing new products or processes that will have an accounting impact (i.e. loan sales and purchases, derivatives, etc.).
Update management on new accounting standards, emerging guidance, and industry developments, accompanying with technical memos as necessary.
Collaborate with third party industry experts as necessary to work through new and complex accounting concepts.
Support the Financial Reporting team on complex disclosures and footnotes in regulatory filings.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deep and current knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including CECL, financial instruments, and revenue recognition, as well as financial reporting, consolidations, mergers and acquisitions, and SEC reporting requirements.
Ample experience drafting technical accounting memos, accounting standard update memos, interagency guidance memos, and interpreting complex accounting standards.
Experience working closely with CECL modeling teams, corporate tax teams, compensation teams, financial reporting teams, and credit risk teams.
Experience reviewing, interpreting, analyzing contracts/legal agreements.
Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial concepts that help drive business decisions and facilitate the Bank’s ability to drive business.
Strong technical accounting skills to assess and incorporate new products, accounting pronouncements, and complex accounting concepts.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills.
Ability to resolve complex problems with minimal guidance.
Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from board of directors, senior management, employees and stockholders.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Thorough knowledge of spreadsheet software, banking systems software, AI software, and ability to learn and utilize new software.
May be remote in any time zone, but must be willing to work some PST evenings as needed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical Coverage: Choose from three competitive medical plans to find the coverage that best fits your needs and lifestyle.
Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with eligible medical plans, offering tax advantages and employer contributions.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses to help you save on out-of-pocket costs.
Dental and Vision Insurance: Plans to keep you and your family smiling and seeing clearly.
Life Insurance: Company-paid basic life insurance with options to purchase additional coverage for yourself and your dependents.
Long-Term /Short-Term Disability (LTD): Income protection in the event of a long-term illness or injury.
Supplemental Benefits: Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness coverage to provide extra financial support when you need it most.
401(k) Retirement Plan: A competitive retirement savings plan with company matching to help you plan for the future.
Paid Time Off: Generous vacation and sick leave policies to support your time away from work.
Holidays: Enjoy 11 paid holidays throughout the year.

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Hard Skills & Tools

U.S. GAAPCECLrevenue recognitionfinancial reportingconsolidationsmergers and acquisitionsSEC reportingtechnical accounting memosaccounting standards updatescomplex accounting concepts

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationproblem-solvingtime managementpresentation skillscollaborationanalytical skillsattention to detailadaptability