Accounting Manager (Policy Interpretation)

Overview At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. We help the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enable the communities we support to grow and succeed. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever‑growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Job Overview This role is responsible for providing technical accounting interpretation on the application of generally accepted accounting practices to finance/accounting personnel and senior/executive management in both corporate areas and lines of business. It includes providing similar services to Corporate Support functions or directly to senior/executive management on various accounting areas such as Corporate Credit Administration, Corporate External Reporting, Corporate Accounting and Tax, and Business Line Planning and Reporting. Responsibilities Act as a business partner with groups to create, maintain, and ensure implementation of appropriate accounting policies and best practices. Evaluate proposed transactions for accounting implications and analyze potential impacts of proposed accounting standards. Plan and implement adoption of new accounting standards and assess their impact across the company. Provide day‑to‑day guidance on accounting for new, unusual, significant, and/or complex transactions or products. Ensure business units have a clear understanding of accounting application and potential impacts in operational processes. Support critical decision‑making activities that drive or enhance business performance and related financial results. Keep current and prepare summaries of industry accounting issues and literature and maintain company compliance. Prepare written summaries supporting accounting positions on significant or complex transactions. Assist in drafting comment letters to the FASB on proposed accounting standards. Engage and manage staff from other areas on projects as needed, while not having direct reports. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent work experience. 8+ years of relevant financial accounting experience. CPA preferred (active or inactive). Advanced knowledge of financial concepts and methodologies. Significant knowledge of accounting theory practice, regulatory requirements, and reporting. Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Effective project planning and management skills. Schedule The role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, requiring in‑office presence of 3 or more days per week, with flexibility to work outside the office the remaining days. Benefits Health care (medical, dental, vision) Basic term and optional term life insurance Short‑term and long‑term disability Pregnancy disability and parental leave 401(k) and employer‑funded retirement plan Paid vacation (two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure) Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities Adoption assistance Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law Review our full benefits available by employment status here . Salary Pay range: $126,820.00 – $149,200.00 (actual range may differ by location). EEO Statement U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status and other factors protected under applicable law. Background Check and Regulatory Compliance U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E‑Verify program. The role may be subject to additional requirements such as FINRA, NMLS registration, RegZ, RegG, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and federal guidelines applicable to certain agreements. Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures, including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, and related workplace conduct and safety policies. Disability Accommodations If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants. #J-18808-Ljbffr