Senior Technical Accounting Manager
Job Summary
The Senior Manager of Technical Accounting will lead technical accounting initiatives and provide expert guidance on complex transactions and financial disclosures. This role involves developing and maintaining accounting policies in compliance with US GAAP and statutory reporting standards. The position reports to the Associate Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical accounting for US GAAP and statutory reporting.
- Provide guidance on complex transactions and financial disclosures.
- Develop and maintain corporate accounting policies.
- Coordinate with external auditors on accounting matters.
- Perform technical research and analysis for special projects.
Required Skills
- CPA licensure
- US GAAP and statutory reporting expertise
- Insurance industry experience
- Financial reporting
- Technical accounting research
Job Details
### Role Overview
The Senior Manager, Technical Accounting, leads technical accounting work. You will work cross-functionally to understand and provide technical accounting guidance on new or complex transactions and corresponding financial disclosures. You will develop, enhance, and maintain accounting policies to ensure they reflect current practices and operations of the business and remain compliant with existing and newly adopted accounting standards and regulations.
### Responsibilities
- Lead technical accounting work required under US GAAP and statutory reporting, partnering with the Tax Team to ensure tax aspects are considered.
- Provide technical accounting expertise to support new transactions and evolving business arrangements.
- Prepare technical accounting analysis on complex accounting issues.
- Create and oversee accounting policies 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 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.
### Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a similar position at a health insurance company.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across an organization.
- 4+ years of experience with US-based insurance companies.
- 4+ years of practical experience in financial reporting.
- 6+ years in public accounting.