Dir, Client Accounting

Aflac, Incorporated•Good Springs, AL

9d•$150,000 - $200,000•Remote

About The Position

Aflac is hiring a Director, Client Accounting-Tax Services to lead client accounting functions supporting Life, Absence, Disability, and VB product lines. The role oversees end-to-end client accounting processes, including billing, premium collection, remittance, and reconciliation, and ensures compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, product-specific regulatory requirements, and applicable tax rules. The director partners with operations, product, finance, tax, sales, actuarial, distribution, and IT/systems teams to improve financial accuracy, streamline procedures, strengthen controls, enhance reporting and automation, and support client outcomes. The role provides financial insights for client renewals, pricing, and revenue forecasting; oversees reporting packages and audit documentation; and serves as a senior financial partner for key or complex clients, including participating in client meetings and resolving escalated financial issues. This is a remote role, with work performed from home within the continental United States. Occasional office visits may be requested based on business needs, with advance notice.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a job-related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 10 years of job-related experience, including at least 5 years of management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of group insurance financial structures, including premium administration, claims funding arrangements, product-specific billing requirements, and dividend accounting.
Familiarity with absence and leave programs, including FMLA, state leaves, and employer policies, and how they affect premium and eligibility management.
Strong knowledge of GAAP premium accounting, cash application, account reconciliation, and financial adjustments.
Ability to manage complex account structures, retroactive billing, premium corrections, and detailed client-level financial records.
Proficiency with advanced Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar financial and data platforms.
Ability to interpret data to monitor account health, identify issues, and support client or broker conversations.
Strong presentation, written, and verbal communication skills for a client-facing financial environment.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a job-related field.
Certification in a job-related field.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership for client accounting functions supporting Life, Absence, Disability, and VB product lines.
Partner with operations, product, finance, tax, and sales teams to align and deliver accounting services.
Lead initiatives to improve financial accuracy, streamline procedures, and improve client outcomes across product portfolios.
Oversee end-to-end client accounting processes, including billing, premium collection, remittance, and reconciliation.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, product-specific regulatory requirements, and applicable tax rules.
Strengthen accounting controls to reduce risk, improve audit readiness, and ensure accuracy across product lines.
Maintain internal controls over client billing, cash handling, and revenue recognition.
Prepare or oversee reporting packages, including client financial summaries, performance metrics, and audit documentation.
Provide sales and leadership with financial insights for client renewals, pricing, and revenue forecasting.
Work with Product, Actuary, and Distribution stakeholders to develop and deploy alternate funding arrangements for applicable Aflac products.
Collaborate with IT and Systems teams to enhance financial systems, reporting tools, and automation.
Support internal audits, SOC controls, compliance reviews, and regulatory documentation.
Serve as senior financial partner for key or complex clients and lead the resolution of escalated financial issues.
Participate in client meetings to review billing performance, resolve issues, and discuss financial trends.
Represent client accounting in cross-functional steering committees and business reviews.
Improve decision-making through data-driven insights and operational best practices.
Contribute financial service expertise to Aflac's value proposition as a leave administrator for existing and prospective state clients.
Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Prescription drug coverage.
Health care flexible spending account.
Dependent care flexible spending account.
Aflac supplemental Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity policies offered at no cost to employees.
401(k) plans.
Annual bonuses.
Opportunity to purchase company stock.
11 paid holidays annually.
Up to 20 days of PTO annually, usable for any reason.
State-mandated sick leave, if eligible.
Other leaves of absence, if eligible, including adoption and parental leave.