Manager, Accounting Policy and Training

Job Description

About Acrisure

A global fintech leader, Acrisure empowers millions of ambitious businesses and individuals with the right solutions to grow boldly forward. Bringing cutting-edge technology and top-tier human support together, we connect clients with customized solutions across a range of insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity, mortgage services – and more.

In the last eleven years, Acrisure has grown in revenue from $38 million to almost $5 billion and employs over 19,000 colleagues in more than 20 countries. Our culture is defined by our entrepreneurial spirit and all that comes with it: innovation, client centricity and an indomitable will to win.

Job Summary:

The Manager of Accounting Policy and Training will play a pivotal role in strengthening Acrisure’s accounting infrastructure and professional capabilities. This position is responsible for centralizing, developing, and maintaining the organization’s accounting policies, ensuring strict compliance with US GAAP and applicable statutory requirements. In addition, the manager will lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of accounting training programs, working closely with the Learning and Development team to support the growth, development, and continuing education of Acrisure’s accounting professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Centralize and Maintain Accounting Policies: Lead the organization-wide initiative to centralize all accounting policies, ensuring clarity, accessibility, and consistency across all accounting teams and affiliates.
• Develop Accounting Policy Documentation: Draft, review, and continually update accounting policy documentation in alignment with US GAAP and statutory reporting requirements. Maintain a robust documentation framework to facilitate compliance and audit readiness.
• Monitor Regulatory Changes: Stay abreast of changes in US GAAP, statutory accounting principles, and other relevant financial reporting standards. Assess the impact of new and emerging regulations and develop strategies for timely implementation and compliance.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Serve as the subject matter expert and central point of contact for accounting policy matters. Collaborate with business units, finance teams, auditors, and other stakeholders to ensure consistent interpretation and application of accounting standards.
• Accounting Policy Advisory: Provide technical guidance and consultative support on accounting issues, including new transactions, complex arrangements, and non-routine events.
• Policy Governance and Quality Assurance: Establish and oversee governance processes to review, approve, and update accounting policies regularly. Ensure policies are current, accurate, and reflective of best practices.
• Develop and Enhance Training Programs: In partnership with the Learning and Development team, create, implement, and continuously improve accounting training programs that address the needs of new hires, existing staff, and those seeking continuing education credits.
• Continuing Education and Professional Growth: Incorporate continuing professional education (CPE) requirements into training curricula to support CPA licensure maintenance and ongoing staff development.
• Training Delivery: Support delivery of live and virtual training sessions, development of e-learning modules, and curated educational resources for a diverse, geographically dispersed accounting team.
• Evaluate Training Effectiveness: Establish metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of accounting training initiatives, gather feedback, and adjust programs as needed to ensure continuous improvement.
• Support Organizational Initiatives: Contribute to cross-functional projects, including systems implementations, business integrations, and process improvements, from an accounting policy and training perspective.
• Promote a Culture of Compliance and Excellence: Champion best practices in accounting and reporting, fostering a culture of integrity, accuracy, and professional development.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in technical accounting, public accounting, or a similar corporate role with significant exposure to US GAAP.
• Demonstrated expertise in researching, analyzing, and documenting complex accounting issues.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting legal agreements and contracts.
• Strong written communication skills with a proven ability to prepare documentation for executive and audit-level review.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, with