About the Opportunity
Our client, a high-performing financial services and insurance company undergoing significant growth and evolution, is seeking a Director of Accounting Policy to join their technical accounting leadership team. This senior position, based in New York City or Greenwich, CT, serves as a strategic partner to senior leaders across the business. The role combines expertise in accounting policy, transaction advisory, and cross-functional collaboration, with broad exposure to both day-to-day and transformational initiatives.
The annual base salary range is $175,000 to $240,000. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead the development, interpretation, and implementation of US GAAP and Statutory accounting policy across multiple business segments
- Provide technical accounting guidance for insurance, reinsurance, M&A, pension risk transfer, and other complex financial transactions
- Research, monitor, and apply new and emerging accounting standards from FASB, SEC, and NAIC; assess organizational impacts and ensure compliance
- Draft accounting policies, technical memoranda, and lead the publication of policy manuals and reference materials
- Develop and facilitate internal training and education programs for the broader finance organization regarding emerging topics and best practices
- Partner closely with Finance, Product Development, Corporate Development, and other stakeholders to support business strategy and decision-making
- Mentor, coach, and support the Accounting Policy team, providing guidance and development as needed
- Lead special projects or initiatives aligned with company transformation, growth, or process optimization
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required
- CPA strongly preferred
- Minimum 8 years of experience in accounting policy, technical accounting, or advisory functions
- Hands-on experience with US GAAP and Statutory accounting for life and annuity insurance/reinsurance contracts; familiarity with LDTI a plus
- Significant experience researching, communicating, and resolving technical accounting issues
- Proven success supporting teams and delivering clear, concise guidance on complex matters across all levels of the organization
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and educate internal stakeholders
