Accounting Manager – Securities & Derivatives (Hybrid)

Charles Schwab; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles Schwab in Omaha, NE is seeking an accounting professional to manage ongoing accounting for a large securities and interest rate derivatives portfolio. This role sits in the Bank Accounting group within the Corporate Controller’s Department and interacts with Treasury Capital Markets, Treasury Settlement Services, Finance Innovation, and external software consultants.

You will lead journal entries, reconciliations, monthly close schedules, and regulatory reporting support, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• CPA preferred; 5+ years GAAP accounting experience.
• Direct experience with securities accounting highly preferred.
• Operational and treasury systems experience in high-volume env.
• Strong Excel and ERP experience; familiarity with data tools is a plus.
• Ability to communicate complex information concisely.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting, including journal entries and reconciliations, for investment and derivatives portfolios across entities.
• Prepare variance analyses and participate in monthly forecast updates with finance.
• Create schedules for monthly close and regulatory reporting groups.
• Document cash flow and fair value hedge relationships per policy.
• Collaborate with treasury on new products and test related system functionality.
• Maintain SOX controls and assist in internal audit reviews.
• Work with technology teams to implement process improvements and automation.
• Resolve reconciling items with thorough analysis and documentation.
• Respond to auditors and regulatory teams with accounting guidance.
• Consult Accounting Policy on investments and related practices.

Skills

GAAP accounting

Securities accounting

Excel proficiency

ERP/PeopleSoft

Alteryx/SQL

Analytical skills

Project management

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

ERP (PeopleSoft)

Alteryx / SQL

Job description

Charles Schwab in Omaha, NE is seeking an accounting professional to manage ongoing accounting for a large securities and interest rate derivatives portfolio. This role sits in the Bank Accounting group within the Corporate Controller’s Department and interacts with Treasury Capital Markets, Treasury Settlement Services, Finance Innovation, and external software consultants.

You will lead journal entries, reconciliations, monthly close schedules, and regulatory reporting support, while