Head of Accounting Policy and Group Reporting

The ARGroup of Search Companies; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 175,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is looking for a Head of Accounting Policy and Group Reporting. This role focuses on monitoring accounting standards, leading implementations, and ensuring compliance across multiple entities. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting skills, a CPA license, and at least 8 years of experience in public accounting or property and casualty insurance. This position offers opportunities for remote work with some expected travel.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with IFRS 17 and IFRS 9 is a plus.
• Hands-on leader with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor for changes to accounting standards and document impacts.
• Lead implementation efforts for new standards.
• Prepare quarterly financial statements on an IFRS basis.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge of US GAAP

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Master’s in accounting or taxation

CPA certification

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Base pay range

$175,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr

Our client, a leading insurance company, is seeking a Head of Accounting Policy and Group Reporting to monitor the latest accounting standards for the multiple legal entities comprising the company. This role will be remote most of the time, but there'll be some travel to the home office which is in the NYC metro area. The position will report to the Controller and play a key role in defining and documenting accounting standards and related financial statement disclosures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor for changes to accounting standards (US GAAP, IFRS and SAP), evaluate and document impacts across all entities.
• Formalize documentation of existing accounting policies and elections.
• Lead implementation efforts for new standards through the development of detailed policies and technical plans to ensure smooth transitions.
• Coordinate review of new and existing policies with internal and external auditors.
• Research and analyze complex transaction or technical accounting and disclosure issues by applying applicable accounting guidance and preparing detailed documentation to support conclusions.
• Assist in the development and management of critical milestones, timelines, detailed plans, and analytical reports for IFRS implementation.
• Responsible for quarterly financial statement preparation on an IFRS basis.
• Assist in special projects as necessary.
  
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required. Master’s in accounting or taxation preferred. CPA required.
• 8 or more years of public accounting insurance experience or a combination of public and property and casualty insurance industry experience preferred.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS and SAP with expertise in IFRS 17 and IFRS 9 a plus.
• Hands-on leader with an attention to detail who can analyze information quickly.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, expected to communicate with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to articulate technical concepts in clear and concise manner.
• Prior experience operating within a SOX 404/JSOX control environment is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage, prioritize, and effectively meet deadlines working on multiple assignments simultaneously.
  
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Insurance

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