Senior Technical Accounting Manager
Job Summary
The Senior Manager, Technical Accounting will lead technical accounting operations, provide guidance on complex transactions, and ensure financial disclosures are compliant. This role involves developing accounting policies and collaborating cross-functionally to support business practices under US GAAP and statutory reporting. You will report to the Associate Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical accounting and US GAAP/statutory reporting
- Develop and maintain accounting policies
- Provide guidance on complex transactions and disclosures
- Collaborate with external auditors and cross-functional teams
Required Skills
- CPA licensure
- US GAAP and statutory reporting
- Financial reporting experience
- Experience with US insurance companies
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Lead technical accounting work required under US GAAP and statutory reporting and partner with the Tax Team.
- Partner with teams and external consultants to provide technical accounting expertise for new transactions and complex business arrangements.
- Prepare technical accounting analysis on complex accounting issues.
- Create accounting policies and oversee the application of new accounting pronouncements.
- Collaborate with external auditors on technical accounting matters.
- Review financial disclosures in SEC and statutory filings related to accounting policies.
- Develop cross-functional relationships to provide 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 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a similar position at a health insurance company.
- Collaborative cross-functional experience.
- 4+ years of experience with US-based insurance companies and financial reporting.
- 6+ years in public accounting.