AVP, Technical Accounting & Statutory Reporting

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% 401(k) match

Generous PTO

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is partnering with a Hartford-area firm to recruit an AVP of Technical Accounting & Statutory Reporting. The role leads statutory reporting, GAAP/IFRS alignment, and SAP expertise while mentoring a team and influencing regulatory filings.

You will collaborate with investment professionals, auditors, regulators, and clients, shaping accounting policy and reporting initiatives in a hybrid, Hartford-based setting with a strong retirement program and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• 6+ years of insurance investment accounting experience.
• Deep knowledge of Statutory Accounting Principles, GAAP, IFRS, and NAIC reporting requirements.
• Proven experience researching and resolving complex accounting and regulatory matters in insurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical accounting analysis and guidance related to Statutory Accounting, GAAP, IFRS, NAIC regulations, and insurance investment accounting.
• Research emerging accounting and regulatory developments and develop accounting policies, technical memoranda, and formal position papers.
• Provide accounting guidance on complex investment transactions, including fixed income securities, structured products, derivatives, and alternative investments.
• Oversee statutory reporting support, regulatory filings, annual statements, audits, examinations, and client reporting requirements.
• Collaborate across investment, operations, compliance, legal, and technology teams to strengthen reporting quality and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Statutory accounting principles

GAAP knowledge

IFRS familiarity

NAIC reporting requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA strongly preferred

Job description

AVP, Technical Accounting & Statutory Reporting | Hartford, CT Area | Hybrid

Salary: $150,000 – $200,000 + bonus (up to 50%)

Why This AVP, Technical Accounting & Statutory Reporting Opportunity Stands Out:

• Hybrid work environment offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Strong retirement program with a 6% 401(k) match and an exceptional PTO offering.
• Opportunity created through succession planning due to an upcoming retirement.
• Serve as the organization’s subject matter expert on Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP), GAAP, IFRS, and NAIC reporting requirements.
• Partner directly with investment professionals, auditors, regulators, and insurance clients on high-profile accounting matters.
• Lead accounting policy, regulatory reporting initiatives, and reporting enhancements while mentoring accounting talent and influencing key business decisions.

Key Responsibilities for the AVP, Technical Accounting & Statutory Reporting:

• Lead technical accounting analysis and guidance related to Statutory Accounting, GAAP, IFRS, NAIC regulations, and insurance investment accounting.
• Research emerging accounting and regulatory developments and develop accounting policies, technical memoranda, and formal position papers.
• Provide accounting guidance on complex investment transactions, including fixed income securities, structured products, derivatives, and alternative investments.
• Oversee statutory reporting support, regulatory filings, annual statements, audits, examinations, and client reporting requirements.
• Collaborate across investment, operations, compliance, legal, and technology teams to strengthen reporting quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications for the AVP, Technical Accounting & Statutory Reporting:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• 6+ years of insurance investment accounting experience.
• Deep knowledge of Statutory Accounting Principles, GAAP, IFRS, and NAIC reporting requirements.
• Proven experience researching and resolving complex accounting and regulatory matters within the insurance industry.

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