Lead Accountant - Accounting Policy

Overview

This role provides technical accounting expertise, advising on complex accounting issues, maintaining and interpreting accounting policies, and supporting consistent application of accounting standards. The work primarily supports the Investments, Derivatives, and Treasury teams.

• Alternate Location: Work from Home
• Work Arrangement: Remote (work at home employee residing outside of a commutable distance to an office location)
• Relocation assistance: not available
• Requisition #: 76176

Responsibilities

• Consult on complex technical accounting matters, ensuring proper application of accounting standards and enforcing policy compliance with internal and external stakeholders (including auditors)
• Maintain accounting policies for assigned area(s) of responsibility
• Provide subject matter expertise on technical accounting policy and compliance issues
• Provide upfront assistance in deal structuring to achieve the desired accounting treatment
• Stay current on current and emerging accounting standards; assess impact and collaborate with management to ensure proper application
• Prepare and review accounting policies for complex accounting transactions to ensure compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles
• Oversee and review new disclosures (e.g., 10-K and 10-Q) to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial statement footnotes
• Identify complex accounting issues/concerns and recommend mitigation solutions to management
• Communicate new and emerging technical accounting policy developments for both US GAAP and Statutory accounting to managers and executives
• Identify and resolve complex issues with internal and/or external auditors in a collaborative manner

Requirements

Must-Haves

• 4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's) (Minimum Required)
• 5–7+ years of relevant accounting experience, ideally including Big 4 public accounting, that directly aligns with the responsibilities of this position (Required)
• Active CPA license (Required)
• Experience in investment accounting is highly preferred, as is familiarity with treasury and/or derivatives accounting
• Experience utilizing AI tools to assist with accounting research and documentation is preferred but not required

Preferred Qualifications

• Investment accounting experience
• Familiarity with treasury and/or derivatives accounting
• Experience utilizing AI tools for accounting research and documentation

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $94,875 - $151,800
• Anticipated pay for new hires: between the minimum and midpoint of the range
• Pay may vary above or below the listed range as permitted by applicable law.
• Base pay is one component of a total rewards package.
• The role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on performance of the company, business unit and individual.
• Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives, and the organization’s standard benefits package.

What’s in it for you

• Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of the organization’s core values and leadership attributes
• Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
• PTO/parental leave
• Competitive 401K and employee benefits
• Free financial counseling, health coaching, and employee assistance program
• Tuition assistance program
• Work arrangements that work for you
• Effective productivity/technology tools and training

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted through September 30, 2026, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.