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Accounting Policy Manager II

Comerica Bank
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, sick time, 401(k)
United States, Michigan, Farmington Hills
Jul 24, 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICY MANAGER
This position assists with providing technical accounting advisory to internal stakeholders on various accounting issues, transactions and arrangements, as well as developing and maintaining the corporate accounting policy manual. This position also assists with the evaluation, interpretation and assessment of the impact of proposed and new accounting and reporting standards. This includes summarizing the accounting and reporting guidance and providing recommendations on how to implement the new standards including the appropriate accounting policy elections and practical expedients.
Position Responsibilities:


  • Perform technical accounting research, review/prepare documentation supporting accounting conclusions and provide recommendations for the appropriate accounting treatment for a variety of transactions. Assist in discussions with external auditors.
  • Ensure that new accounting pronouncements proposed and issued by regulatory agencies and associations (FASB, SEC and IASB) are promptly identified and assessed for potential impact to the company. Assist with the implementation of relevant new pronouncements including preparation of status updates and impact assessment to be reported to Executive Management and Audit Committee. Participate in discussions of peer groups in the form of surveys/responses, conference calls and meetings regarding developing accounting matters.
  • Assist with quarterly and annual projects (evaluation of goodwill, reviewing new contractual arrangements, peer review analysis, preparation of selected footnote disclosures, review of 10Q/10K filings, etc.).
  • Preparation of materials to be used in internal and external education sessions on accounting topics covering accounting updates and SEC trends.
  • Assist with various ad hoc projects.
  • Prepare and review updates to the accounting policy manual.
  • Review initial drafts of comment letters and other regulatory filings.
  • CPE course material preparation, administration of courses to licensed staff, and maintenance of CPA Sponsor License requirements.



Position Qualifications:


  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
  • 7 years of experience required; Banking/Financial Services industry is preferred, but not required


Licenses & Certifications:


  • CPA (Certified Public Accountant)



Work Best Category: Category C - Days in the office will either be designated days or will vary week to week from 2-5 days Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday Salary: To Be Determined Based on Individual Experience

About Comerica
We know our employees are critical to our overall success and we are dedicated to investing in their future. One of the ways we do this is to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to recognize and reward individual performance, as well support health, well-being, development and security for our colleagues and their family. Total Rewards consists of cash compensation, development and flexible benefit programs designed to meet individual needs today and in the future. Your salary will be commensurate with your work experience and our programs are reviewed regularly to ensure each remain competitive. We are proud to offer benefits such as health and welfare programs, strong retirement benefits, and generous paid time off programs. You and your eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children, can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) and pension, income protection benefits such as life insurance, AD&D, and supplemental health programs to offset unexpected health care expenses. We also have a variety of time off programs for things like vacation, sick time, disability, and parental leave. Eligibility for some programs varies based on employment status and tenure.

Upon offer, Comerica conducts a comprehensive background and fingerprint check. Your fingerprints will be used to check the criminal history records of the FBI and may be subscribed in the FBI's Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background ("RAP Back") service, which provides ongoing notification to the Company of any updates to your criminal history.

NMLS certification requirement: where applicable, a favorable background check screening, credit check, fingerprint check, and NMLS certification is required in accordance with the SAFE Act.

Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) is a financial services company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and strategically aligned into three major business segments; the Commercial Bank, the Retail Bank, and Wealth Management. Comerica's colleagues focus on relationships, and helping people and businesses be successful. In addition to Texas, Comerica Bank locations can be found in Arizona, California, Florida and Michigan, with select businesses operating in several other states, as well as in Canada and Mexico.

Comerica is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - disability/veteran.

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