Head of Accounting Policy

Responsibilities

Kforce's client in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking a Head of Accounting Policy. Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, implementation, and governance of accounting policies in alignment with regulatory expectations and industry standards
• Prepare and maintain technical accounting memos, including complex assessments related to CECL, fair value, leases, consolidations, and other specialized banking functions
• Serve as the financial institution's subject matter expert on CECL, providing guidance on methodology, assumptions, modeling documentation, disclosures, and ongoing monitoring
• Document account positions for new or unusual transactions, business initiatives, product launches, or corporate actions
• Collaborate with Credit and Risk teams to ensure appropriate CECL application, governance, and documentation
• Own all CECL technical documentation, including rationale for key assumptions, model changes, overlays, qualitative factors, and model validation findings
• Review CECL results, ensuring consistency with accounting standards and regulatory expectations
• Partner with internal and external auditors to support CECL audit readiness and respond to requests
• Advise executive management on new accounting standards, emerging guidance, and industry developments
• Evaluate the financial reporting implications of new products, contract structures, and strategic initiatives
• Support the SEC Reporting team on complex disclosures, footnotes, and regulatory findings (10-K, 10-Q)
• Monitor FASB, SEC, and financial regulatory developments; assess the impact to the bank and lead any necessary implementation efforts
• Maintain a repository of accounting policies and technical memos, ensuring accuracy and audit-readiness
• Strengthen internal controls for accounting policy and documentation and technical accounting conclusions
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Accounting or related field preferred
• CPA required
• 10 years of relevant experience in technical accounting, accounting policy, public accounting, or SEC reporting required. Ideally within financial services or banking
• 5 years of leadership experience required
• Deep and current knowledge of U.S. GAAP, CECL, financial instruments, and SEC reporting requirements
• Prior experience drafting technical accounting memos and interpreting complex accounting standards
• Experience working closely with CECL modeling teams or credit risk teams
• Optimizes Work Process - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Financial Acumen - Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions
  
  

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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