Director, Accounting Policy

Jackson•Lansing, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Accounting Policy provides accounting and financial reporting guidance to management and other functional areas with regard to interpreting accounting and regulatory policy. The Director, Accounting Policy researches and understands accounting and regulatory policy changes, determines the impact of these policy changes on company reporting requirements, and facilitates appropriate actions. This role represents the Company in industry and accounting groups and advocates for the Company's positions when responding to proposed accounting and reporting changes.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of insurance statutory accounting and US GAAP.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate with associates at all levels within and outside of the organization.
Strong organizational skills, project management skills, and the ability to handle multiple priorities.
Strong team player with strong professional and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and establish priorities to meet tight deadlines.
Ability to meet job requirements with a positive and productive attitude.
Continuous improvement mindset.
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field required.
8+ years of auditing / financial reporting experience required.

Nice To Haves

MBA or Masters Degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
3+ years of management experience preferred.
“Big 4” auditing experience preferred.
Experience with SEC registered companies preferred.
Insurance or financial services experience preferred.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the Company’s Accounting Policy team.
Oversee the monitoring, research, and evaluation of the impact of new or changing accounting and financial reporting guidance and review the Company’s response to exposure drafts.
Assist management in implementing necessary changes to policies, processes, and procedures to comply with new or changing accounting and financial reporting guidance.
Coordinate the development and maintenance of the Company’s accounting policy database.
Manage and review the evaluation and documentation of the Company’s accounting policies to be applied to new, significant, or unusual transactions.
Prepare and review accounting policy position papers documenting the Company’s position on technical accounting issues.
Manage the Company’s evaluation of accounting and reporting errors, changes in accounting policy, or changes in accounting estimates.
Prepare relevant notes to the financial statements disclosing the Company’s accounting policies.
Review the Company’s financial statements and notes to those financial statements to ensure appropriate application and disclosure of accounting policies.
Facilitate stakeholder education regarding the Company’s selection and application of current, new, and changing accounting policies.
Implement and operate controls over the maintenance, appropriateness, and accurate reporting of the Company’s accounting policies.
Support the Company’s interaction with internal and external audit teams with matters regarding accounting policies.
Interact with all functions and departments, serving as a subject matter expert, on accounting policy and financial reporting.
Represent the Company through participation in various industry and accounting groups such as the ACLI and NAIC.
Support the strategic goals of the department and Company.
Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.