Director of Accounting Policy

Zurich North America is hiring a Director of Accounting Policy to join our team! We are open to hiring talent in our Schaumburg, IL location.

 

The ZNA Accounting Policy team is responsible for maintaining and applying accounting policy and working through unique technical accounting questions across the North America business.  Zurich reports Group results under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), but also reports under US Statutory (SSAP) with some US GAAP reporting as well. 

 

You will be joining a dynamic high performing team that gives you great opportunities to make an impact, learn, grow and be purpose driven.

 

Qualifications

 

• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, including senior leadership
• Strong technical accounting background and experience with proficiency in IFRS, US Statutory, and US GAAP
• Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills to translate complex accounting guidance into clear action
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment
• Minimum 7 years of previous experience in a similar role working in Insurance industry and/or public accounting
• Degree in Accounting with CPA highly preferred

 

Key Accountabilities

 

• Responsible to the ZNA VP Head of Accounting Policy to support technical accounting matters, e.g. IFRS and US Statutory reporting, M&A activities, lease accounting
• Proactively seek operational and internal control improvements in the financial accounting and reporting team
• Extended Hours during Peak Periods, as required
• Pass Applicable Exam/Licensing, as required
• Regular Predictable Attendance
• Business Travel, as required

 

Performance Management Accountabilities

 

• Model behaviors that demonstrate commitment to corporate values.
• Provide input into performance management discussions of project team members.
• Coach and provide technical advice and counsel within and outside operating unit.
• Provide guidance and support for team members.
• Take action to manage own personal development and encourage others to do the same.

 

Basic Qualifications:

 

• Bachelors Degree and 7 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area
  OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 9 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area
  OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 7 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area
  AND
• Experience with technical accounting principles
• Experience in implementations of complex accounting solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• Technical Insurance Accounting experience (i.e. IFRS 17)
• Public Accounting Experience
• CPA
• ESG Reporting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills

 

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

 

As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time (https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq).