Head of Accounting Policy

Description This position oversees Huntington's Corporate Accounting Policy function. Activities include maintenance of corporate accounting policies, review of complex non-routine transactions and acting as subject matter expert on technical accounting issues and interpretations. The position requires extensive understanding of U.S. GAAP, FASB activities, M&A valuation techniques, and other common accounting issues related to banking and financial services. Job Description This position acts as head of Huntington's Corporate Accounting Policy function and supports functions including M&A, venture investments, and regulatory policy. The role deals with highly technical subject matter requiring extensive understanding and application of U.S. GAAP, FASB standards, M&A valuation, and the bank's assessment of credit allowance policy and general accounting within lending products. Duties and Responsibilities Oversight of Accounting Policy function - Advise on complex and significant accounting matters and implementation of new accounting standards, new product implementations, and related policy updates. Contribute to M&A Business Combination function - Provide M&A support with emphasis on purchase accounting, acquired portfolio valuations (loans, intangible assets, deposits, etc.), coordination of ongoing accounting and reporting with respective controller teams. Advice on annual and interim valuation and impairment assessments. Advice on investment opportunities regarding accounting treatment, including potential structuring options. Provide subject matter expertise on accounting for leases and capitalized assets under various scenarios. Advise business units on technical questions. Work with corporate finance on proper financial statement presentation when modeling new or non-standard transactions. Advice on all technical accounting matters relating to the bank’s credit reserve process, adherence to accounting standards and regulatory guidance, and quarterly monitoring of accounting and reporting results. Support and actively participate in month/quarter/annual close process relating to reporting and review of notes/disclosures, significant items, etc. Perform other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications 7+ years’ work experience in banking/financial services sector, ideally at large regional or international banks, focusing on complex technical accounting and reporting for financial products, mergers & acquisitions, credit reserves, loss estimation techniques and fair value of financial instruments. 7+ years of management experience. Bachelor’s Degree. Preferred Qualifications CPA with experience at a large international audit firm preferred. Experience with financial reporting or broader controllership functions. Exempt Status Yes – not eligible for overtime pay. Workplace Type Office – certain positions may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement combining in-office and remote work. Remote roles may also have opportunities to work in offices for key meetings. Compensation Range 93,000–189,000 annual salary. The range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base compensation. Actual compensation varies by location, experience, and education. Eligible for incentive compensation plan. Benefits include health insurance, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid leave programs, paid holidays and paid time off. Equal Opportunity Employer Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tobacco‑Free Hiring Practice Visit Huntington's Career Web Site for more details. #J-18808-Ljbffr