Director of Technical Accounting

CFS; West Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

401k match (6%)

Strong PTO policy

No cap on salary/bonus

Job summary

CFS in Hartford, CT seeks a Director of Technical Accounting to lead statutory and GAAP/IFRS/NAIC accounting, advise on investment accounting for insurance portfolios, and guide regulatory reporting requirements.

Collaborate with investment, operations, compliance, legal, and technology teams to strengthen reporting accuracy and regulatory compliance, while mentoring accounting staff. Hybrid schedule with no cap on salary or bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 6+ years of insurance investment accounting experience.
• Expertise in Statutory Accounting Principles, GAAP, IFRS, and NAIC reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical accounting leadership related to Statutory Accounting Principles, GAAP, IFRS, NAIC guidance, and insurance investment accounting regulations.
• Research, interpret, and communicate accounting and regulatory developments while developing accounting policies, technical memoranda, and formal accounting positions.
• Advise stakeholders on the accounting implications of complex investment transactions, including fixed income securities, structured products, derivatives, and alternative investments.
• Oversee technical support for regulatory filings, annual statements, audits, examinations, and client reporting requirements.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives with investment, operations, compliance, legal, and technology teams to strengthen reporting accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Statutory accounting

GAAP

IFRS

NAIC reporting

Insurance accounting

Regulatory compliance

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 + bonus

Hartford, CT area

Why This Director Of Technical Accounting Opportunity Stands Out

• Hybrid schedule
• 6% match on the 401k & very strong PTO policy
• No cap on salary or bonus!
• Position open due to retirement
• Serve as the organization's lead authority on Statutory Accounting Principles, GAAP, IFRS, and NAIC reporting requirements.
• Partner directly with portfolio managers, investment professionals, auditors, regulators, and insurance company clients on complex accounting and reporting matters.
• Very low turnover rate
• Shape accounting policy and provide guidance on sophisticated investment products
• Lead the firm's response to evolving regulatory and accounting requirements impacting insurance investment portfolios.
• Drive reporting enhancements and mentor accounting professionals while influencing strategic business decisions.
• Join a highly respected firm serving the industry for over 40 years

Key Responsibilities For The Director Of Technical Accounting

• Provide technical accounting leadership related to Statutory Accounting Principles, GAAP, IFRS, NAIC guidance, and insurance investment accounting regulations.
• Research, interpret, and communicate accounting and regulatory developments while developing accounting policies, technical memoranda, and formal accounting positions.
• Advise stakeholders on the accounting implications of complex investment transactions, including fixed income securities, structured products, derivatives, and alternative investments.
• Oversee technical support for regulatory filings, annual statements, audits, examinations, and client reporting requirements.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives with investment, operations, compliance, legal, and technology teams to strengthen reporting accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications For The Director Of Technical Accounting

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 6+ years of insurance investment accounting experience.
• Expertise in Statutory Accounting Principles, GAAP, IFRS, and NAIC reporting requirements.