Senior Manager, Technical Accounting

name; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 149,040 - 195,615; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Unlimited vacation program

401(k) plan participation

Paid sick time

Job summary

Oscar is seeking a Senior Manager, Technical Accounting to join our Accounting team in New York City. This role requires a hybrid work schedule, where you will lead technical accounting work, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and creating necessary accounting policies.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA licensure, and at least 6 years of relevant experience. The salary ranges from $149,040 to $195,615 per year, along with benefits including unlimited vacation and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of experience with US-based insurance companies.
• 2+ years of practical experience in financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical accounting work under US GAAP.
• Create accounting policies and oversee new accounting pronouncements.
• Work with external auditors on technical accounting matters.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise

Financial reporting

US GAAP knowledge

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Certified Public Accountant licensure (CPA)

Job description

Hi, we're Oscar. We're hiring a Senior Manager, Technical Accounting to join our Accounting team.

Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a relentless focus on serving our members. We started Oscar in 2012 to create the kind of health insurance company we would want for ourselves—one that behaves like a doctor in the family.

About the role

Senior Manager, Technical Accounting, would lead our technical accounting work. You will work cross‑functionally to understand and to provide technical accounting guidance on new or complex transactions and corresponding financial disclosures. You will develop, enhance, and maintain accounting policies and ensure policies reflect current practices and operations of the business and are up‑to‑date and compliant with existing and newly adopted accounting standards and regulations.

You will report into the Associate Director, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting.

Work Location

This position is based in our New York City office, requiring a hybrid work schedule with 3 days of in‑office work per week. Thursdays are a required in‑office day for team meetings and events, while your other two office days are flexible to suit your schedule.

Pay Transparency

The base pay for this role is $149,040 – $195,615 per year. You are also eligible for employee benefits, participation in Oscar's unlimited vacation program and annual performance bonuses. Full‑time employees are eligible for benefits including medical, dental, and vision benefits; 11 paid holidays; paid sick time; paid parental leave; 401(k) plan participation; life and disability insurance; and paid wellness time and reimbursements.

Responsibilities

• Lead our technical accounting work required under US GAAP and statutory reporting and partner with the Tax Team to ensure tax aspects are considered.
• Partner with teams, and external partners and/or consultants to:
  • provide technical accounting expertise to support new transactions and new or evolving business arrangements, and
  • prepare technical accounting analysis on complex accounting issues.
• Create our accounting policies.
• Oversee, and apply new accounting pronouncements applicable to the Company.
• Work with the Company's external auditors on technical accounting matters.
• Help review financial disclosures in SEC and statutory filings related to our accounting policies and impact of new accounting pronouncements.
• Develop relationships with cross‑functional teams to understand broad goals and provide accounting guidance and best practice recommendations to allow process improvements.
• Perform ad‑hoc technical accounting research and analysis to support special projects.
• Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or 4 years of relevant experience.
• Certified Public Accountant licensure (CPA).
• 2+ years of experience with US‑based insurance companies.
• 2+ years of practical experience in financial reporting.

Bonus points

• Experience in a similar position at a health insurance company.
• Experience working collaboratively across the organization.
• 4+ years of experience with US‑based insurance companies.
• 4+ years of practical experience in financial reporting.
• 6+ years in public accounting.

At Oscar, being an Equal Opportunity Employer means more than upholding discrimination‑free hiring practices. It means that we cultivate an environment where people can be their most authentic selves and find both belonging and support. We're on a mission to change health care – an experience made whole by our unique backgrounds and perspectives.