Director – Accounting Policy

Oliver James is partnering with a leading U.S. insurance organization seeking a Director of Accounting Policy to join its growing finance team. The role focuses on technical accounting, policy development, and implementing evolving accounting standards across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures supporting U.S. GAAP and Statutory Accounting Principles.
• Research new and evolving accounting guidance and assess potential impact on the organization.
• Lead implementation of new accounting standards and communicate relevant changes to internal stakeholders.
• Research complex and unusual transactions and prepare accounting policy memoranda documenting conclusions and supporting analysis.
• Partner with finance and other internal stakeholders to evaluate accounting implications of significant transactions and business initiatives.
• Develop and maintain technical accounting documentation, policies, procedures, and supporting templates.
• Monitor regulatory and standard‑setting developments, including FASB and NAIC guidance.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting policy processes, documentation, research, and workflow through technology and automation.
• Support the development and use of AI‑enabled tools for technical accounting research, documentation, and knowledge management.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and training to finance professionals across the organization.
• Support the ongoing development of accounting policy resources and best practices across the finance organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• CPA required.
• 8+ years of progressive experience within insurance, investments, public accounting, or a related financial services environment.
• Public accounting experience required; Big 4 experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Statutory Accounting Principles.
• Strong technical accounting research, analysis, and documentation skills, with experience interpreting and implementing new accounting standards.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to collaborate across functions and manage multiple priorities.

The position is based in Des Moines, IA and offers a hybrid work arrangement.

To be considered, please contact Haley McKinney at [email protected].