Overview
Remote position for a Director of SEC & Technical Accounting within a publicly traded property and casualty (P&C) insurance company. This role is responsible for SEC reporting ownership and technical accounting leadership, partnering closely with senior finance leadership and other business stakeholders on complex and judgmental accounting matters.
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.
- Act as a key accounting advisor to senior finance leadership on complex and judgmental accounting matters.
- Coordinate with external auditors throughout the 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 enhance efficiency, accuracy, and controls surrounding financial reporting processes.
- 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