Technical Director - Accounting Policy & Research

Technical Director – Accounting Policy & Research

Undergraduate studies in accounting or finance
CPA designation is desired
Eight years of accounting experience in insurance or financial services industry
At least four years of management experience
Knowledge of GAAP and/or STAT accounting principles
Sophisticated verbal and written communication skills
Ability to analyze and tackle accounting problems
Ability to interpret financial documents and data
Ability to analyze legal requirements
Ability to examine and monitor accounting cycles and flows
Ability to review general ledger entries and audit work papers and schedules
Ability to advise associates in all aspects of assigned accounting record maintenance, financial statement preparation and special projects

Directs/performs the technical accounting research which is used by others within Controllership for the preparation, analysis and required filing of all relative financial statements and related data and exhibits
Performs the assessment, education and implementation of new GAAP and STAT accounting changes
Interacts with various finance functions as a representative of the AP&R group
Work collaboratively with external auditors and other outside sources to ensure accounting compliance with regulators, statutory, GAAP and SEC requirements where applicable
Provides advice, counsel and assistance on accounting policies and practices
Responds to applicable inquiries from state insurance departments, internal and external auditors and other regulatory agencies
Manages special projects/assignments as advised by senior management
Represents officer/executive as assigned
Provides regular, formal updates/presentations to interested/impacted staff within the company