Director of SEC & Technical Accounting - CPA Required

Overview

This Director-level role supports a publicly traded property & casualty (P&C) insurance company’s SEC reporting and technical accounting function. The position is remote and involves serving as a technical accounting subject-matter expert and strategic partner to senior finance leadership.

You will take ownership of SEC reporting, technical accounting, and complex accounting matters, partnering closely with cross-functional teams including finance, legal, actuarial, investments, tax, treasury, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company’s SEC financial reporting process, including preparation and review of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and related SEC filings.
• Oversee technical accounting research and conclusions for complex transactions and emerging accounting standards.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and technical accounting memoranda.
• Monitor developments from the FASB, SEC, PCAOB, and other relevant regulatory bodies and assess their impact.
• Partner with finance, legal, actuarial, investments, tax, treasury, and operational teams to evaluate accounting implications of new transactions and initiatives.
• Advise senior finance leadership on complex and judgmental accounting matters.
• Coordinate with external auditors throughout SEC reporting and technical accounting processes.
• Evaluate new accounting standards and lead implementation efforts where appropriate.
• Support the preparation of audit committee materials and presentations related to financial reporting and accounting matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and controls related to financial reporting.
• Assist with acquisition accounting, new products, investments, reinsurance transactions, and other significant or non-routine transactions.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to members of the accounting and financial reporting organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a publicly traded insurance company or Big 4 environment.
• Strong understanding of SEC reporting and U.S. GAAP.
• Demonstrated experience with technical accounting research and complex accounting conclusions.
• Experience working directly with external auditors and senior finance leadership.
• Strong knowledge of SEC reporting requirements and financial reporting controls.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting matters to non-accounting stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• P&C insurance industry experience, particularly exposure to reinsurance, investments, reserves, acquisitions, and insurance-related accounting matters.

Location

Remote