Senior Manager Technical Accounting
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 reporting 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 financial disclosures.
- Develop and maintain corporate accounting policies.
- Liaise with external auditors and cross-functional teams.
Required Skills
- 6+ years of relevant accounting experience.
- CPA license.
- Experience with US-based insurance companies.
- 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 evolving business arrangements.
- Prepare technical accounting analysis on complex accounting issues.
- Create and maintain accounting policies, overseeing 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 and the impact of new pronouncements.
- 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 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.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 11 paid holidays, paid sick time, and paid parental leave.
- 401(k) plan participation.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Paid wellness time and reimbursements.