Assurant

Assurant

Accounting Policy Director

Atlanta, GA, USA · Director · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$122k-$204kDetected 14 days ago
Data AnalysisAccessibilityAccountingM&AAuditingResearchLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsGAAPIFRSInternal Audit

About the role

  • Conduct technical accounting research and prepare high quality technical accounting memos following US GAAP and US STAT guidance.
  • Assist in the updating and refinement of accounting policy documentation, helping ensure clarity, consistency, and accessibility across the enterprise.
  • Prepare for and respond to routine audit inquiries, supporting internal and external audit processes with accurate documentation and timely responses.

Responsibilities

  • Support the implementation and operationalization of accounting policies across business units and finance functions, ensuring consistent application in day-to-day transactions, complex client contracts and operational processes.
  • Partner with teams in Finance, Legal, Treasury, Tax, and business operations to support the accounting treatment of new products, services, and transactions, ensuring alignment with policy and regulatory standards.
  • Collaborate with external advisors (e.g., accounting firms) to validate financial assumptions and identify red flags.
  • Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases.
  • Assurant supports the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), but we want to know the real you.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Active CPA required
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Statutory accounting
  • familiarity with IFRS and SEC reporting
  • Employment is contingent upon completion of a required identity verification process, which may include biometric technology, where permitted by applicable law and subject to applicable notice and consent requirements.

Skills

  • Strong technical accounting judgment and problem-solving ability
  • Ability to translate complex accounting issues into business implications
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience in a public company or SEC-reporting environment
  • Exposure to finance transformation, data analytics, or automation initiatives
  • Awareness of emerging risks, including technology and AI impacts on finance
  • What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?
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Compensation

  • $122,400.00 - $204,400.00
  • Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.

Benefits

  • For U.S. benefit information, visit myassurantbenefits.com.
  • For benefit information outside the U.S., please speak with your recruiter.

Equal opportunity

  • Statement
  • Assurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not use or consider race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in employment decisions.
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