Financial Accountant Lead - P&C Reinsurance

USAA-posted 1 day ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Remote • San Antonio, TX
5,001-10,000 employees
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At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families. Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful. The Opportunity Our Financial Accountant Lead - P&C Reinsurance supports USAA's accounting and reporting teams as it relates to policy development and implementation. This position reviews and actions on complex accounting and regulatory standards with the ability to effectively communicate and provide expert counsel and recommendations to senior management regarding accounting, financial analysis, and reporting on policies and practices. This role is remote eligible in the continental U.S. with occasional business travel. However, individuals residing within a 60-mile radius of a USAA office will be expected to work on-site 4 days per week. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

  • Leads adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Statutory Accounting Principles (STAT) accounting and reporting research activities and 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, and 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 and 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 (including up and downstream).
  • 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.
  • 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 (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree when coupled with a Certified Public Accountant (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 or other similar experience required.
  • 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.
  • P&C Reinsurance accounting background.
  • Exposure to statutory reporting and Schedule F.
  • At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness.
  • These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs.
  • Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.
  • For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.
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