Senior Manager Bank Accounting - Hedging and Investments

Charles Schwab Corporation; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles Schwab Corporation in Colorado seeks an experienced accounting leader to oversee Investments and Hedge Accounting, shaping the framework for securities, derivatives, and treasury activities. You will work closely with Treasury, Accounting Policy, Regulatory Reporting, SEC Reporting, technology teams, and external advisers to deliver accurate close and insightful reporting.

You will coach a high-performing team, drive system implementations, SOX controls, and month-end close in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA strongly preferred; CFA or other credential a plus.
• 8–10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience in securities/hedge accounting.
• Strong technical accounting foundation; ability to apply concepts in a practical environment.
• Experience with treasury platforms, accounting systems, and project management in high-volume settings.
• Experience with Calypso Technology or similar platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the accounting lead for derivatives and hedge accounting activities with hedging strategies.
• Oversee accounting and control for available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities.
• Partner with Treasury on funding initiatives and balance sheet management.
• Provide clear, well-supported responses to regulators and auditors on derivatives and investments.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Investments and Hedge Accounting team and SOX controls.
• Drive continuous improvement and cross-functional execution on treasury-related initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial analysis

SOX compliance

Project management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA

CFA or other credential

Tools

Calypso Technology

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Your Opportunity

To ensure we fulfill our promise of “challenging the status quo,” this role has specific qualifications that successful candidates should have:

This highly visible people leadership role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to lead the team responsible for Schwab’s investments and hedge accounting activities, helping shape the accounting, control, and reporting framework for one of the most significant areas of Schwab’s balance sheet and a major driver of the Company’s revenue. The role partners closely with leaders across Treasury Capital Markets, Accounting Policy, Regulatory Reporting, SEC Reporting, technology teams, and external advisors, with direct exposure to complex securities, derivatives, funding, and hedge accounting activities. The position will also play an important role in the continued optimization of Schwab’s treasury platform supporting capital markets activity in securities and derivatives. This is an opportunity to lead meaningful work at scale, influence key accounting outcomes, and build, coach, and develop a strong team supporting critical business activities.

What you have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• CPA strongly preferred; CFA or other relevant professional credential a plus.

• 8–10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, with direct experience in securities, derivatives, hedge accounting, bank accounting, or treasury-related activities highly preferred.

• Strong technical accounting foundation, sound judgment, and ability to apply complex accounting concepts in a practical, well-controlled operating environment.

• Experience with operational accounting, treasury platforms, accounting systems, implementation efforts, testing, and project management in a high-volume environment.

• Experience with Calypso Technology, or comparable treasury or capital markets platforms a plus.

• Relevant bank, broker-dealer, financial services, capital markets, or treasury experience preferred.

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to analyze complex data and present insights clearly to a range of stakeholders.

• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate complex accounting and business matters into concise, decision-useful messages.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, manage multiple priorities, take ownership of complex deliverables, and operate effectively in a dynamic, highly collaborative environment.

What you’ll do:

• Serve as the accounting lead for derivatives and hedge accounting activities, including partnering with Accounting Policy on the application of technical accounting guidance to hedging strategies involving swaps, caps, floors, and other derivative products.

• Oversee the accounting and control environment for available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities, including close activities, analysis, reconciliations, and reporting support.

• Partner with Treasury and liquidity teams on funding initiatives, including repurchase agreements, FHLB and Federal Reserve funding sources, and other balance sheet management activities.

• Provide clear, well-supported responses to questions from SEC Reporting, Regulatory Reporting, Accounting Policy, senior leadership, and external auditors regarding derivatives, investments, funding activities, and related accounting conclusions.

• Lead, coach, and develop the Investments and Hedge Accounting team, with responsibility for system implementation efforts, operational accounting support, SOX compliance, and month-end close execution.

• Drive continuous improvement, process discipline, and cross-functional execution on strategic initiatives impacting Bank Accounting and Treasury-related activities.

In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.