Accounting Risk Manager
U.S. Bank
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Job Description
The Accounting Process Manager supports the Business Line Accounting team by assisting with internal control documentation, control testing, and coordination with internal and external auditors. This role plays a key part in maintaining a strong control environment, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements, and supporting audit readiness across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Internal Controls & Documentation
- Assist in documenting and maintaining process flows, narratives, and risk and control matrices (RCMs) for business line accounting processes
- Support management in identifying key controls, control gaps, and opportunities for control enhancements
- Ensure internal control documentation remains current and aligned with process changes
Control Testing
- Execute design and operating effectiveness testing of internal controls in accordance with established testing plans
- Prepare clear and well-supported testing workpapers, including testing conclusions and remediation tracking
- Follow up on control deficiencies and support remediation efforts
Audit Support
- Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external audit requests related to business line accounting
- Coordinate the timely collection, review, and submission of audit evidence
- Assist with audit walkthroughs, inquiries, and issue resolution
Accounting & Business Support
- Partner with business line accounting teams to understand end-to-end processes and control impacts
- Support ad hoc accounting and compliance initiatives as needed
- Help promote internal control awareness and best practices across the organization
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (preferred) or related field, or equivalent work experience
- Five or more years of related experience
Preferred Skills/Experience
- Working knowledge of internal control frameworks (e.g., SOX, COSO)
- Strong analytical, documentation, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Public accounting or audit experience
- Experience supporting SOX or regulatory audits
- CPA, CIA, or progress toward certification
- Attention to detail with a strong control mindset
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and documentation tools
The role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days.
If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.
Benefits:
Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:
Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
Review our full benefits available by employment status here.
U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.
E-Verify
U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $98,175.00 - $115,500.00U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.
Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.
Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.
