Technical Accounting Manager

Oliver James; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James Group is partnering with a publicly traded financial services company in Raleigh, NC to recruit a Senior Manager, Technical Accounting and Policy for the corporate accounting and finance organization. The role leads research, interpretation, and implementation of US GAAP and SAP, and develops robust accounting policies.

The ideal candidate will partner with senior leadership on complex accounting matters, support SEC reporting, and influence regulatory updates, while guiding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• 7-10+ years of progressive accounting experience with technical accounting and policy.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP with ability to interpret complex guidance.
• Experience within Property & Casualty insurance industry strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with SAP, NAIC reporting requirements, and insurance-specific accounting topics.
• Experience supporting SEC reporting requirements within a publicly traded organization preferred.
• Background in Big Four/public accounting or corporate accounting policy desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare technical accounting position papers and communicate complex conclusions to senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across accounting and finance functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead research, interpretation, and implementation of complex accounting standards under US GAAP and SAP.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance corporate accounting policies for consistency and regulatory alignment.
• Prepare technical accounting memoranda on complex transactions and changes in guidance.
• Support SEC filings (Forms 10-K and 10-Q) with accurate application of policies.
• Evaluate impact of new FASB ASUs and NAIC guidance; lead implementation where applicable.
• Serve as a policy resource to cross-functional finance teams including investments, reinsurance, actuarial.
• Advise on new business initiatives, acquisitions, and reinsurance arrangements.
• Coordinate with external auditors and internal stakeholders to resolve accounting matters and support audits.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Technical accounting

Policy development

Communication with senior stakeholders

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory updates

Analytical skills

Big Four/public accounting background

SEC reporting experience

SAP familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation

Job description

Senior Manager, Technical Accounting

Location: Raleigh, NC

Company: Publicly Traded Financial Services

About the Opportunity

Oliver James is partnering with a publicly traded financial services company in Raleigh, NC, seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Technical Accounting and Policy to join its corporate accounting and finance organization.

This is a highly visible position responsible for providing technical accounting guidance, developing and maintaining accounting policies, and ensuring compliance with US GAAP and applicable statutory accounting principles.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical accounting background, experience within the P&C insurance industry, and the ability to partner with senior leadership on complex accounting matters, new transactions, and evolving regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting Policy & Technical Guidance: Lead the research, interpretation, and implementation of complex accounting standards under US GAAP and statutory accounting principles (SAP).
• Policy Development: Develop, maintain, and enhance corporate accounting policies to ensure consistency across the organization and alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Technical Accounting Research: Prepare technical accounting memoranda addressing complex transactions, emerging accounting issues, and changes in accounting guidance.
• Financial Reporting Support: Partner with financial reporting teams to ensure accurate application of accounting policies within SEC filings, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q.
• New Accounting Standards: Evaluate the impact of new FASB Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) and NAIC guidance, leading implementation efforts where applicable.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a technical accounting resource to corporate accounting, financial reporting, investments, reinsurance, actuarial, and other finance teams.
• Transaction Advisory: Provide accounting guidance on new business initiatives, acquisitions, reinsurance arrangements, and other complex transactions.
• Audit & Regulatory Coordination: Partner with external auditors and internal stakeholders to resolve technical accounting matters and support audit and regulatory requirements.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting policies, internal controls, and technical accounting processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• 7-10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant exposure to technical accounting and accounting policy.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, including experience researching and interpreting complex accounting guidance.
• Experience within the Property & Casualty insurance industry strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with statutory accounting principles (SAP), NAIC reporting requirements, and insurance-specific accounting topics.
• Experience supporting SEC reporting requirements within a publicly traded organization preferred.
• Background in Big Four/public accounting, corporate accounting policy, or technical accounting advisory highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare technical accounting position papers and communicate complex accounting conclusions to senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across accounting and finance functions.