Director of Accounting Policy and Strategic Projects

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Regular or Temporary:

Regular

Language Fluency:  English (Required)

Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description:

The Director of Accounting Policy and Strategic Projects leads the development, implementation and oversight of an organization’s accounting policies and strategic financial initiatives. This role requires a deep understanding of accounting standards, regulatory requirements and financial reporting practices to ensure compliance and alignment with business objectives.

The Director of Accounting Policy and Strategic Projects leads the development, implementation and oversight of an organization’s accounting policies and strategic financial initiatives.  This role requires a deep understanding of accounting standards, regulatory requirements and financial reporting practices to ensure compliance and alignment with business objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job.  Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below.  Specific activities may change from time to time.

• Provide expert advice and accounting guidance for technical accounting issues related to new, unusual, significant and/or complex transactions or products

• Monitor and analyze emerging accounting issues and proposed rule changes, assisting in implementation of new requirements across affected business areas

• Partner with the business as it evaluates various initiatives and help guide them through the accounting options and conclusions

• Manage a small team of 1 to 2 individuals

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimum 7 years of previous experience in a similar role working in Insurance industry and/or public accounting (required)

• Degree in Accounting with CPA (preferred)

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• CPA

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• 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 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

Location: Ideally, we are looking for someone that can work hybrid in Charlotte, Atlanta or New York, but we will consider 100% remote for the right candidates that is not located in these areas.

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of TIH Insurance: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of TIH Insurance offering the position. TIH offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on TIH's generous benefit plans, please visit our site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for TIH’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

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