Financial Accountant Lead - P&C Reinsurance

USAA • San Antonio, TX

106d • $114,080 - $218,030

About The Position

The Financial Accountant Lead supports USAA's accounting and reporting teams as it relates to policy development and implementation. This role involves reviewing and acting on complex accounting and regulatory standards, effectively communicating and providing expert counsel and recommendations to senior management regarding accounting, financial analysis, and reporting on policies and practices. The position requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week and can be based in San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, or Charlotte, NC. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; OR a Bachelor's degree in another field coupled with a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation; OR 4 years of related experience may be substituted in lieu of degree when coupled with a CPA designation.
• 8 years of accounting or related work experience performing accounting functions including preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations and preparing financial results for internal and external purposes.
• Subject matter expert knowledge and application of accounting and/or financial services industry data sources.
• Expert knowledge and application of GAAP and STAT or regulatory accounting practices.
• Demonstrated ability to partner and communicate effectively with internal and external team members.
• Expert on financial or accounting data analysis techniques and statistical methodologies.
• Expert on relevant technical accounting and reporting disciplines.
• Experience identifying and documenting accounting/financial processes.
• Experience leading direct or cross-matrixed team members.

Nice To Haves

• P&C Reinsurance accounting background.
• Exposure to statutory reporting and Schedule F.

Responsibilities

• Leads adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Statutory Accounting Principles (STAT) accounting and reporting research activities.
• Provides appropriate technical accounting interpretation on the application of GAAP and STAT to finance and accounting employees and senior management.
• Creates, maintains and ensures implementation of appropriate accounting policies and best practices.
• Evaluates and analyzes proposed transactions for accounting implications and potential impact of proposed accounting standards.
• Prepares documentation supporting USAA's accounting positions taken on significant or complex transactions.
• Assesses the impact of new accounting standards to USAA and leads implementation across affected functional areas.
• Assists with drafting comment letters to the FASB or NAIC on proposed accounting standards.
• Represents USAA on several influential external accounting committees.
• Accountable for USAA's position with regards to E&Y's technical accounting and reporting inquiries.
• Identifies and documents accounting and business requirements impacting USAA systems and processes.
• Supports various company or line of business specific initiatives as it relates to assessing accounting, reporting and disclosure implications.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans.
• 401(k) and pension.
• Life insurance.
• Parental benefits.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours.
• Various wellness programs.
• Career path planning and continuing education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree