Senior Director Benefits Accounting & Advisory

Willis Towers Watson; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive bonus

Job summary

Willis Towers Watson seeks a Benefits Accounting Leader to serve as a subject matter expert on retirement and employee benefit accounting for US GAAP and IFRS. You will work with clients, consultants, and auditors to address accounting standards and financial reporting developments.

The role includes training sessions, coordinating with North America and Global teams, and presenting at events to share insights on benefits accounting issues.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in accounting, financial reporting and/or financial analysis.
• CPA preferable, BA/BS required
• Strong technical expertise in US GAAP/IFRS including ASC 712/715/960/965; IAS 19 experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Aid WTW consultants and clients on challenging accounting and financial reporting issues under US GAAP and IFRS, including de-risking, restructurings, M&A, and benefit plan design projects.
• Interpret and guide changes to financial reporting under US GAAP/IFRS related to employee benefits and related matters.
• Co-lead client benefits accounting training seminars and lead sessions for large organizations.
• Coordinate with North America Actuarial Leadership and Global Benefits Accounting teams to develop intellectual capital and client advisories on benefits accounting issues.
• Present at national and local events for WTW consultants and client education.
• Assist with client proposals for actuarial consulting and coordination work.
• Maintain relationships with national accounting firms and FASB staff.
• Partner with Excellence and Actuarial Leadership to maintain reporting quality and disclosures.

Skills

10+ years experience

Strong communication skills

US GAAP & IFRS knowledge

Client-facing ability

Education

CPA preferred

BA/BS degree

Job description

Willis Towers Watson seeks a Benefits Accounting Leader to serve as a subject matter expert on retirement and employee benefit accounting for US GAAP and IFRS. You will work with clients, consultants, and auditors to address accounting standards and financial reporting developments.

The role includes training sessions, coordinating with North America and Global teams, and presenting at events to share insights on benefits accounting issues.