The AVP, Accounting Policy leads technical accounting research, analysis, and documentation for key enterprise initiatives, including M&A, reinsurance, and complex investment transactions. This role partners with senior leadership and cross-functional teams across Accounting, Actuarial, Legal, and Investments to interpret and implement new standards, resolve technical accounting matters, and ensure compliance with GAAP and Statutory Accounting. Serving as a trusted advisor to leadership and a liaison to internal and external auditors, the AVP provides expertise that supports both regulatory compliance and the company's strategic growth.
Your role and impact
Here's a glimpse of your responsibilities and the meaningful impact you'll create as the AVP, Accounting Policy:
- Provide technical accounting expertise on complex transactions, including M&A, reinsurance, and investment activities.
- Lead research and documentation of accounting policies, preparing clear technical memos and guidance for senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Monitor and implement new accounting standards and regulations, ensuring accurate application and compliance across the enterprise.
- Partner with Finance, Investments, Legal, Actuarial, and other teams to evaluate strategic initiatives and ensure proper accounting treatment.
- Support financial reporting accuracy and disclosures, and serve as a key contact for internal and external auditors on technical matters.
- Advise senior management on the implications of emerging accounting issues and regulatory changes.
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to team members, fostering collaboration, professional growth, and alignment on accounting practices.
What's in it for you
- Competitive pay: Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications, and candidates with exceptional alignment may be considered outside the posted range.
- Healthcare coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision from day one.
- Life insurance: Company-paid coverage for you and your loved ones.
- 401(k) plan: Matching contributions to help secure your financial future.
- Family support: Paid parental leave and reimbursement for adoption and surrogacy expenses.
- Work-life balance: Flexible time-off policy to recharge and pursue passions.
- Dress for your day: Express your style comfortably at work.
- Inclusion and Culture: A respectful environment that values unique contributions.
- Flexible work options: Remote, hybrid, and onsite opportunities at various locations across the U.S. for better work-life integration.
- Well-being focus: Programs to support a healthy balance between work and home life.
- Community connections: Build strong relationships through virtual and in-person interactions, with resources for your growth.
What sets you up for success
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA required.
- 7--10+ years of technical accounting experience with deep expertise in GAAP and Statutory Accounting; insurance industry background strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to research, interpret, and apply complex accounting standards and to communicate findings through clear, well-structured documentation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
- Skilled communicator with the ability to convey complex concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Collaborative leader who thrives working across teams while also capable of driving independent initiatives.
Top Skills
What We Do
Constellation® is a growing portfolio of medical professional liability insurance and partner companies including MMIC, UMIA, Arkansas Mutual and MMIC RRG. We were formed in response to the ever-changing realities of health care and dedicated to reducing risk and supporting physicians and care teams, thereby improving business results. We help medical professionals attain their dream to help, heal, and serve.
Our strategy is based on the fundamental belief that together we are stronger, that by sharing resources and expertise, we can help physicians, health care teams and health care institutions reduce risk, improve care and increase profitability. The best part is, what we do is good for everybody. This is how we arrived at our brand strategy, ”Together for the common good.” By working together, we all become part of something bigger than ourselves."
Our insurance protects something we can all get behind:
Your commitment to provide the very best in care
For decades we have been backing the great work of physicians, clinics, hospitals, health systems and senior living communities throughout the country.
And, we're mutual—our policyholders are owners, and their influence and expertise help guide the decisions that have made us financially strong for more than three decades.
And, our policies come with brainpower—our responsive team is here to answer your questions, help you manage unanticipated situations, and keep you current in the ever-changing health care industry.
We offer webinars, assessments and events, plus data analytics and action plans—all designed to help you minimize your risks and improve patient safety practices, using data-informed, customized action plans.
