Sr. Consultant, Accounting Policy

The Role at a Glance

In this role, you will serve as a technical accounting expert, consulting on complex accounting issues, maintaining and interpreting accounting policies, and ensuring consistent application of accounting standards. You will partner closely with management and internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, to assess the impact of new and emerging standards, resolve complex issues, and ensure accurate financial statement disclosures and compliance with regulatory requirements. You will also communicate key policy developments to leaders and proactively identify and mitigate accounting risks.

What you'll be doing

•    Consulting on complex technical accounting matters, ensuring proper application of accounting standards, & working with internal and external (e.g. auditors) stakeholders to address & enforce policy compliance.
•    Maintaining accounting policies for assigned area(s) of responsibility.
•    Providing subject matter expertise on technical accounting policy and compliance issues.
•    Providing upfront assistance in deal structuring in order to achieve the desired accounting treatment. 
•    Maintaining knowledge on current and emerging accounting standards, assessing the impact, and collaborating with management to ensure proper application of accounting standards.
•    Preparing and reviewing accounting policies for complex accounting transactions and ensuring compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles.
•    Overseeing and reviewing new disclosures (e.g. 10K and 10Q). Ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial statement footnotes.
•    Identifying complex accounting issues/concerns and recommending mitigation solutions to management.
•    Communicating new and emerging technical accounting policy developments for both US GAAP and Statutory accounting to managers and executives throughout Lincoln.
•    Identifying and resolving complex issues with internal and/or external auditors in a collaborative manner.

What we’re looking for

•    4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's) (Minimum Required)
•    5–7+ years of relevant accounting experience, ideally including Big 4 public accounting, that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities of this position (Required)
•    Active CPA license (Required)
•    Experience in investment accounting is highly preferred, as is familiarity with treasury and/or derivatives accounting
•    Experience utilizing AI tools to assist in performing accounting research and documentation is preferred but not required 

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted through August 10, 2026, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.