Accounting Policy Corporate, Vice President

What you'll be doing: Reviewing all new and proposed statutory and GAAP accounting policies which are promulgated by various authorities including the NAIC, FASB, AICPA, and the SEC, in order to make a determination as to applicability to the company. This includes: documenting the company's recommended implementation position for accounting guidance promulgated. Disseminating accounting requirements to all areas affected throughout the company. Coordinating implementation of the standard. Discussing positions with the company's external auditors and drafting the company's response to proposed statutory and GAAP accounting standards that are significant in nature to the company's results. Maintaining the company's accounting policy manual. Participating in industry accounting committees (NAIC Interested Parties and ACLI Accounting Committee). Assisting with research of selected accounting issues (including potential investment transactions and new product features) from various sources (business units senior management etc.) on an ad-hoc basis. Monitoring relevant projects of the IASB to increase understanding of IFRS should a decision be made in the US to convert to the IFRS (international financial reporting standards).

What your background should be: Minimum 5 to 8 years of experience in life insurance industry expertise is a must. AICPA designation is preferred but not required. Must have good communication skills. Basic knowledge in computer. Advanced in Microsoft suits like Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Who is the client company: This is the largest mutual life-insurance company in the United States.; If you are interested in this position, send your resume to apply@kochdavis.com