Assistant Manager, Compensation and Equity Accounting

AIG • Parsippany, NJ

1d • $98,000 - $122,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Manager is integral in supporting AIG’s General Operating Expenses team , with direct responsibility and accountability for timely and accurate delivery of external reporting and footnotes. Key Responsibilities: Lead the preparation of the quarterly Earnings-Per-Share (EPS) calculation and the financial statement disclosure. Liaison with the Office of Accounting Policy on the implementation of new accounting pronouncements and its impact on company reporting. Communicate financial results to executive management and key financial stakeholders Preparing critical public-facing disclosures, notably EPS and compensation footnote, and execution of related internal controls (including audit support packages) to verify the propriety of such disclosures Supporting and contributing to management and execution of projects and workstreams associated with significant transactions and ad hoc activities, such as automation, process improvement, acquisitions, spin-offs, de-consolidations, re-segmentations, capital transactions, etc. Identifying opportunities and contribute to strengthening the control environment and implementing process improvements, including projects designed to accelerate close activities and drive operational efficiencies Supporting the audit process with external and internal auditors related to EPS and various compensation plans

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred
• Qualified CPA preferred
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience, particularly in a controllership or financial reporting role at a public company; insurance sector experience a plus
• Knowledge of SAP Ledger, SAP/BPC, Finance Warehouse, Excel
• Strong attention to detail, where accuracy and precision are critical to success, yet possessing an ability to step back and appreciate the broader perspective of the team’s operational objectives output/deliverables
• Prior experience working with an offshore team
• Demonstrated contributions to improvement in processes and controls
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation development and delivery, with an ability to effectively work across teams
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, transformational environment, where change is embraced and viewed as an opportunity for one’s own professional development and to drive process improvement for the team and broader organization

Nice To Haves

• insurance sector experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of the quarterly Earnings-Per-Share (EPS) calculation and the financial statement disclosure.
• Liaison with the Office of Accounting Policy on the implementation of new accounting pronouncements and its impact on company reporting.
• Communicate financial results to executive management and key financial stakeholders
• Preparing critical public-facing disclosures, notably EPS and compensation footnote, and execution of related internal controls (including audit support packages) to verify the propriety of such disclosures
• Supporting and contributing to management and execution of projects and workstreams associated with significant transactions and ad hoc activities, such as automation, process improvement, acquisitions, spin-offs, de-consolidations, re-segmentations, capital transactions, etc.
• Identifying opportunities and contribute to strengthening the control environment and implementing process improvements, including projects designed to accelerate close activities and drive operational efficiencies
• Supporting the audit process with external and internal auditors related to EPS and various compensation plans

Benefits

• We are proud to offer a range of competitive benefits, a summary of which can be viewed here: US Benefits
• At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what’s most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security—as well as your professional development—to bring peace of mind to you and your family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level