Manager, IFRS Accounting

Safety National; Maryland Heights (MO); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Company-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

401(k) retirement match

Job summary

Safety National is seeking a Manager, IFRS Accounting to lead IFRS implementation and oversee ongoing reporting initiatives. You will partner with external consultants and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of milestones and adapt policies to evolving standards.

You’ll collaborate with Finance, Internal Audit and forecasting teams to strengthen controls and improve reporting, while guiding a team through workload management, coaching and development, with a hybrid schedule in Saint

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the insurance industry or accounting with supervision experience
• Experience leading complex accounting or financial reporting projects
• Knowledge of IFRS and international accounting standards
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational and project management skills
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future

Responsibilities

• Lead IFRS implementation project and oversee ongoing IFRS reporting initiatives
• Partner with external consultants and key stakeholders to ensure project milestones and deliverables
• Research and interpret IFRS standards and advise leadership on policy implementations
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Internal Audit and forecasting teams to enhance reporting processes
• Lead a team with workload management, coaching and development and drive readiness across the organization

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

MBA preferred

CPA designation preferred

Job description

At Safety National, we don't just offer jobs - we build careers with purpose! Since 1942, we've been an industry leader, valuing integrity, teamwork, and stability while providing competitive rewards, top-tier benefits, career growth opportunities, and flexible work options that promote balance. With tuition reimbursement, wellness perks, and a strong community impact, we invest in your success-both personally and professionally. Ready to grow with us?

This opportunity is in the Accounting & Finance department

Our Accounting & Finance Department is dynamic and collaborative. Providing best-in-class service to our internal and external customers within the expected timeframes, we actively support our co-workers, clients, and community. Many of our managers have a public accounting background or tenure within the industry and are eager to share their spirit and knowledge with our growing team.

Role Description

As the Manager, IFRS Accounting, you will help lead Safety National's IFRS implementation project and oversee ongoing IFRS reporting initiatives. In this highly visible leadership role, you will partner with external consultants and key stakeholders across Safety National, RSL, DFG, and Tokio Marine to ensure successful project execution, clear communication, and timely delivery of project milestones and deliverables. You will research and interpret international accounting standards, provide recommendations to leadership, and guide the implementation of new accounting policies and reporting requirements.

You will also collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Internal Audit, and forecasting teams to enhance financial reporting processes, strengthen internal controls, and ensure financial systems support evolving IFRS requirements. In addition to leading a team through workload management, coaching, and development, you will help drive organizational readiness through training and cross-functional collaboration while keeping leadership informed of project status.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; MBA or Master's degree preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred

Required Qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience in the insurance industry or equivalent accounting experience; management or supervisory experience preferred
• Experience leading complex accounting or financial reporting projects
• Experience researching and interpreting accounting guidance, and documenting conclusions
• Knowledge of international financial reporting standards (IFRS)
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while collaborating effectively across departments and with external business partners
• Must be presently authorized to work in the U.S. without a requirement for work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future
• This position allows for a hybrid work schedule which includes a minimum of 3 days per week in our St. Louis Corporate Office, located at 1832 Schuetz Rd. Saint Louis, MO. All employees are required to submit work from home requests and follow our Work From Home policy, which will be provided to all candidates selected to interview.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing new accounting standards or large-scale financial reporting initiatives
• Experience coordinating financial system changes that support reporting requirements
• Experience developing accounting processes and internal controls related to financial reporting

Protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information and technology assets against unauthorized disclosure, destruction and/or alteration, in accordance with Safety National policies, standards, and procedures.

Safety National is a leading specialty insurance and reinsurance provider. Our culture is built upon relationships, which allow us to demonstrate our expertise gained through our rich 80-year history. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tokio Marine, Inc., we appreciate the benefits and support provided by our affiliation with one of the top 10 insurance companies in the world.

Total Rewards That Put Employees First

In our vision to be First with Co-Workers, compensation that includes base salary, holiday bonus, and incentive awards is only a small portion of the comprehensive total rewards package we offer. Our total rewards approach recognizes and rewards the time, talents, efforts, and results of our valued employees. Highlights of our exceptional benefits include generous health, dental, and vision coverage, health savings accounts, a 401(k)-retirement savings match and an annual profit sharing contribution. We proudly offer family forming benefits for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy, generous paid time off and paid holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave, a hybrid work environment, and company-paid life insurance and disability. To support employees in their career journeys, we provide professional growth and development opportunities in addition to employee recognition and well-being programs.

The target base salary range for this position is $101,500 to $131,000. Compensation for the successful candidate will consider the candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location.

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