Technical Accounting Business Partner Manager

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A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others is the foundation for everything we do. With a customer-first mindset and an intentional focus on building strong teams across the nation, we’ve been able to uphold our legacy of financial stability while investing in new, innovative technologies that support the needs of our customers. Our high-performance culture focused on operational excellence thrives thanks to remarkable people united by compassion and a customer-first commitment. Are you ready to make a difference?

Job Summary

Functioning within the Corporate Controllership team (CFA), these roles play a crucial role in our corporate finance and accounting division. Working closely with finance and accounting teams, line of business leadership, and service divisions, these roles drive strategic initiatives by providing expert advice on new business ventures, transaction structuring, and product development. Responsibilities will include setting and evaluating accounting policies, interpreting guidance, and leading the implementation of new accounting guidance to ensure reporting compliance. Additionally, these roles offer expert consultation on technical accounting matters that impact the Company. To excel in these roles, you’ll need a strong background in both technical accounting and finance, along with a deep understanding of insurance business operations and functional capabilities.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• 25% - Independently conduct research on new or proposed US GAAP, JFSA and Statutory accounting changes, assessing their impact on risk-based capital adjustments.

• 25% - Prepare technical accounting documentation to support conclusions, work closely with external auditors and consultants during the review process. Engage with external auditors to address technical accounting matters as they arise. Direct the enterprise impairment analysis processes for goodwill and intangible assets. Develop, modify and ensure compliance with financial reporting policies and procedures in accordance with U.S. and other international financial regulations and the division’s records management program.  Evaluate and maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting and data integrity.

• 25% - Execute projects timely by managing project teams and coordinating with cross-functional teams to implement and/or operationalize new initiatives, accounting guidance, transactions and complete documentation related to those projects. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to analyze and determine appropriate accounting treatment for special projects and transactions. Actively participate in due diligence process for mergers and acquisitions.

• 10% - Educate CFA and other finance and accounting teams on new accounting guidance and coordinate and promote ongoing CPE opportunities. Create and present learning materials for cross-functional knowledge sharing sessions.  Foster strong, collaborative relationships across the organization, offering ongoing guidance on evolving business initiatives.

• 5% - Maintain a comprehensive library of technical accounting policies.

• 5% - Assist with Corporate Insurance Program.

• 5% - Participate in industry working group discussion panels and prepare company responses as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Background You’ll Need

• Experience: 8 years of related work experience in accounting and/or finance or a combination of experience and education

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, economics or other appropriate subject matter area  

• Professional licensure or certification:  CPA or appropriate subject matter designation

• Location: Employees in this role are eligible for fully remote work (other than periodic in-person meetings or other periodic business travel).

• Travel Requirements: Occasional travel only (such as for planning purposes, team building, or conferences) may be required.

• Physical Requirements: None

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate

• Customer Focused – active listener who can interpret business needs and develop tangible outcomes to resolve issues.

• Communication – strong tact for relaying information to customers in a way that is digestible and actionable to the customer.

• Diligence – own the management and completion of assigned deliverables by expected due dates.

• Detail Oriented – approaches the preparation of all deliverables with a priority for cleanliness and precision. In addition, ensures fin