Senior Technical Accounting Manager
Job Summary
The Senior Manager, Technical Accounting will lead technical accounting operations, providing guidance on complex transactions and financial disclosures. This role involves developing and maintaining accounting policies to ensure compliance with US GAAP and statutory standards. The position reports to the Associate Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting.
Responsibilities
- Lead US GAAP and statutory technical accounting work
- Provide guidance on complex transactions and disclosures
- Develop and maintain corporate accounting policies
- Collaborate with external auditors and cross-functional teams
Required Skills
- CPA licensure
- 6+ years accounting experience
- US insurance industry knowledge
- Financial reporting expertise
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Lead technical accounting work required under US GAAP and statutory reporting, partnering with the Tax Team to ensure tax aspects are considered.
- Partner with internal teams, external partners, and consultants to provide technical accounting expertise for new transactions and complex business arrangements.
- Prepare technical accounting analysis on complex accounting issues.
- Create and maintain accounting policies, ensuring they reflect current operations and are compliant with new standards.
- Oversee and apply new accounting pronouncements.
- Collaborate with external auditors on technical accounting matters.
- Review financial disclosures in SEC and statutory filings related to accounting policies.
- Develop relationships with cross-functional teams to provide accounting guidance and best practice recommendations.
- Perform ad-hoc technical accounting research and analysis for special projects.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Requirements:
- 6+ years of relevant experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or 4 years of relevant experience).
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure.
- 2+ years of experience with US-based insurance companies.
- 2+ years of practical experience in financial reporting.