Senior Accounting Manager

First Horizon Bank; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical with wellness incentives

HSA with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Mentor program

401(k) with 6% match

Job summary

First Horizon Bank is seeking an Accounting Policy Senior within Corporate Accounting to drive the implementation of new accounting standards and evaluate guidance for business strategies. The role entails evaluating SEC and regulatory reporting requirements and updating external filings as needed.

Key responsibilities include leading adoption of standards, preparing disclosures, developing guidance for new transactions, and ensuring GAAP/SEC compliance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Strong technical accounting skills.
• Ability to research ASC, Y9C, Call Report guidance.
• Ability to translate technical accounting requirements into transactional level guidance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 5+ years of related work experience in public accounting or public company corporate accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of new accounting standards.
• Document adoption of accounting standards.
• Prepare disclosures for pending accounting standards.
• Develop accounting guidance for new business strategies and proposed transactions.
• Develop presentations for management regarding impacts of technical accounting issues and new accounting standards.
• Review financial statements for compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Monitor and report on emerging accounting issues (e.g., AI projects, cryptocurrencies, tokenized deposits).
• Develop and maintain internal accounting policies.
• Prepare periodic documentation for technical accounting topics.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

SEC reporting

Technical accounting

Guidance research

Communication skills

CPA preferred

Public accounting

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA preferred

Job description

Job Description

First Horizon is hiring an Accounting Policy Senior within Corporate Accounting to assist with the implementation of accounting guidance for business strategies and the evaluation of new accounting standards. This role supports the company’s business lines and operational functions in determining the appropriate accounting treatment for transactions. This role also evaluates SEC and regulatory reporting requirements, making updates to external filings as required.

Function

• Lead Implementation of New Accounting Standards, Evaluating Effects on Current Businesses and Accounting Processes and Procedures
• Primary Responsibility for Documentation of Adoption of Accounting Standards
• Prepare Disclosures for Pending Accounting Standards
• Develop Accounting Guidance and Documentation for New Business Strategies and Proposed Transactions
• Develop Presentations for Management Regarding Impacts of Technical Accounting Issues and New Accounting Standards
• Review of Financial Statements and Transaction Support to Ensure That Accounting Guidance Was Followed
• Review of Financial Statements for Compliance With U.S. GAAP and SEC Reporting Requirements
• Monitoring and Reporting for Emerging Accounting Issues (e.g., AI Projects, Cryptocurrency, Tokenized Deposits, Transferable Tax Credits)
• Development and Maintenance of Internal Accounting Policies
• Preparation of Periodic Documentation for Technical Accounting Topics (e.g., Variable Interest Entities, SAB 108, Goodwill Impairment Review, Long-Lived Assets Impairment Review, Fair Value Measurements)

Skill Requirements

• Strong Understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC Reporting Requirements
• Strong Technical Accounting Skills
• Ability to Research Accounting and Reporting Guidance(e.g., Accounting Standards Codification, Y9C and Call Report Instructions, Accounting Firm Interpretations)
• Ability to Research Issues Within Accounting Standards Codification and Available Interpretations
• Ability to Translate Technical Accounting Requirements Into Transactional Level Guidance and Support
• Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
• Ability to Understand Business Economics and Related Accounting Processes
• Prior Financial Services, Audit and Internal Control Experience is Desirable
• Degree in Accounting, CPA preferred
• 5+ years of Related Work Experience in Public Accounting or Public Company Corporate Accounting Department Also Desirable

About Us

First Horizon Corporation is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com .

Benefit Highlights

• Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision
• HSA with company match
• Maternity and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mentor program
• 401(k) with 6% match
• More -- FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits

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