Remote Director, Accounting Policy & Standards

Cno Financial Group; Juneau (AK); Remote; USD 136,600 - 204,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Cno Financial Group is seeking a Director, Accounting Policy to lead the development and implementation of accounting policies, ensuring GAAP, Statutory, and reinsurance guidance aligns with regulations. This role is remote, offering a competitive salary and bonus eligibility.

You will monitor regulatory changes, collaborate with finance teams and external auditors, and drive adoption of new standards while delivering training and reporting support across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required and CPA preferred.
• Experience in accounting policy development or public accounting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and insurance accounting including Statutory and reinsurance.
• Ability to interpret complex accounting issues and provide practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulations, and company policies.
• Monitor changes in accounting regulations and standards and assess their impact on the organization's financial reporting.
• Provide guidance and support to finance and accounting teams on complex accounting issues, including reinsurance transactions and financial instruments for both GAAP and Statutory accounting.
• Lead the evaluation and implementation of new accounting standards, ensuring timely adoption and compliance.
• Collaborate with external auditors to address and resolve accounting issues and provide necessary documentation.
• Conduct periodic reviews and assessments of existing accounting policies and procedures to identify areas for improvement and ensure consistency across the organization.
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate accounting, actuarial and finance teams on accounting policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices related to accounting policies and procedures, and recommend appropriate changes or enhancements as needed.
• Work closely with senior management and other stakeholders to provide strategic guidance on accounting matters, including the impact of proposed business transactions.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and disclosures, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Insurance accounting

Policy development

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA certification

Tools

Accounting research software

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Cno Financial Group is seeking a Director, Accounting Policy to lead the development and implementation of accounting policies, ensuring GAAP, Statutory, and reinsurance guidance aligns with regulations. This role is remote, offering a competitive salary and bonus eligibility.

You will monitor regulatory changes, collaborate with finance teams and external auditors, and drive adoption of new standards while delivering training and reporting support across the organization.