Senior Accountant, Accounting Policy & Controls (Remote)

CFA Institute; Virginia (MN); Remote; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global organization as a Senior Accountant in Accounting Policy & Controls. This remote role focuses on financial governance, compliance with US GAAP, and technical accounting duties. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and a CPA certification. Enjoy a flexible, inclusive work environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Health Coverage

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Options

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of technical accounting and auditing experience.
• Ability to research and interpret U.S. GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit preparations and resolve compliance issues.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP standards.
• Develop and maintain a COSO-based internal control framework.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA Certification

Job description

Senior Accountant, Accounting Policy & Controls (Remote)

Job ID:

115115

Job Type:

Full Time

Category:

Accounting

Posted:

2025-05-09

Location:

Remote in Virginia | United States

Job Views:

4

Salary:

USD $85,000-$95,000

Job Description:

Join CFA Institute as a Senior Accountant in the Accounting Policy & Controls team. Contribute to our financial governance efforts by leading audit preparations, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, executing technical accounting duties, researching GAAP issues, developing internal controls, and coordinating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have 5-10 years of accounting experience, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA certification, and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead audit preparations and resolve compliance issues.
2. Ensure compliance with US GAAP standards.
3. Perform technical accounting duties, including investment and HTC accounting, intercompany transactions, consolidations, and derivative valuations.
4. Research emerging GAAP issues and assess regulatory needs.
5. Develop and maintain a COSO-based internal control framework.
6. Coordinate with Tax, Internal Audit, and external auditors.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. 5-10 years of technical accounting and auditing experience.
2. Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
3. CPA required.
4. Ability to research and interpret U.S. GAAP.
5. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience in international environments and supporting multi-national operations.
2. Project management skills and a growth mindset.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a mission-driven organization with a global footprint. We offer a flexible, inclusive, and growth-oriented work environment with competitive benefits including health coverage, retirement plans, flexible work options, and wellness programs.

About CFA Institute

We are a global leader in investment ethics and excellence, with nearly 200,000 charterholders worldwide. Our benefits include comprehensive health coverage, generous leave, competitive retirement plans, flexible work, and support programs.

Application Note:

Please demonstrate how you meet the requirements in your application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities.