Associate Director, Accounting Policy

Nationallifeinsurancecompany; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 97,500 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits from day one

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off benefits

Job summary

Nationallifeinsurancecompany is searching for an Associate Director in Accounting Policy to join their corporate finance team. The successful candidate will assess complex transactions, research accounting guidance, and engage with senior leadership on accounting matters.

This role requires 5-7 years of relevant accounting experience, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, and a CPA is strongly preferred. The position offers a broad salary range, reflective of the candidate's experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience in accounting directly related to this role.
• CPA with previous public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in the life, health, or property and casualty insurance sectors.

Responsibilities

• Research accounting guidance to evaluate complex issues.
• Develop and maintain the Company’s accounting policy manual.
• Collaborate with management on accounting standards application.

Skills

U.S. GAAP

Statutory Accounting Principles

Accounting research tools (e.g., PwC Checkpoint)

Verbal and written communication skills

Judgment under pressure

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Accounting

Job description

Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.

Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.

We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: Do good. Be good. Make good.

Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Associate Director, Accounting Policy

Position Summary

National Life Group is looking for a highly motivated Associate Director, Accounting Policy, to join the corporate finance team. The role will assess complex and technical transactions, research and interpret accounting guidance and regulatory policy, and engage with senior leadership on accounting matters. This individual contributor role will work closely with other members of the controller team and business units within the Company.

Key Responsibilities

• Research relevant accounting guidance (U.S. GAAP and Statutory Accounting Principles) to evaluate complex accounting issues.
• Develop, maintain, and update the Company’s accounting policy manual and technical memos to ensure company-wide accounting policies are compliant with current accounting standards.
• Maintain knowledge on current and emerging accounting standards, assess the impact, and collaborate with management to ensure proper and timely application of accounting standards.
• Serve as a resource to team members and applicable internal/external stakeholders on more complex technical accounting policy and compliance issues for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Provide technical accounting support on transactions and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• 5-7+ years of experience in accounting that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities for this position.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting required
• CPA with previous public accounting experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Statutory Accounting Principles, preferably in the life, health, or P&C insurance sector
• Experience with accounting research tools (e.g., PwC Checkpoint, DART, CCH)
• Ability to exercise good judgement and execute under competing priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external parties.
• Inquisitive mindset with a willingness to independently seek out knowledge, ask relevant questions and clearly formulate and articulate opinions.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, ability to work flexible hours as required.

Benefits

• Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!

Base Pay Range: The base pay range for this position is the range National Life reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors, including: prior experience and job-related knowledge; education, training and certificates; current business needs; and market factors. The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.

Additional Compensation and Benefits: The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in National Life’s discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to the rules governing such programs. If hired, the employee will be in an 'at-will position' and National Life reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.

Salary Pay Range

$97,500 — $143,000 USD