Accounting Manager - Investment Policy

Investment Accounting Policy Manager

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs technical accounting research and provides interpretation of ambiguous and complex accounting literature to address technical accounting questions related to Global Investments and special projects, in accordance with established policies and procedures; works closely with Financial Services personnel in the accounting and reporting review and analysis of significant, and highly complex business transactions
• Assists in the accounting issues resolution process and the research of technical accounting and reporting issues; advises senior leadership team on technical accounting matters related to US GAAP, Statutory, and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Coordinates review and analyses with Aflac Japan team members for JGAPP accounting and consistency with US GAAP, Statutory, and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Interprets new, existing, proposed, and finalized accounting pronouncements to determine the potential impact to the organization; provides summary of accounting impact to senior management
• Plays a key partnership role in the company's early adoption of the IFRS, including accounting policy elections, monitoring IASB developments and convergence with U.S. GAAP, and the development of data requirements under IFRS
• Keeps abreast of internal and external developments that could impact corporate accounting and reporting, and participates in the drafting of formal comments to the various standard-setting groups including the IASB, FASB, NAIC, and SEC as appropriate
• Communicates accounting policies and positions both verbally and in writing with senior management, external and internal auditors
• Collaborates with senior management and others across business units to strategically enhance, revise and implement policies and controls; develops recommendations regarding the adoption and implementation of accounting changes for the Company and presents to senior management; assists in development and training through continuing education presentations for company personnel
• Assists with the creation and maintenance of the Corporate Accounting Policy Manual and accounting checklists; continually evaluates departmental processes and recommends process improvements; provides expertise in recommending enhancements and/or additions to the Manual
• Assists in representing the company externally on issues relating to accounting policy through participation in industry-wide associations and related organizational meetings
• Travel to New York office or Japan, as needed
• Performs other related duties as required

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field and six years of professional job-related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Master’s degree preferred
• Progress toward or CPA or other similar professional designation preferred (i.e. CFA)

Job Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of investment accounting
• Strong technical accounting research skills
• Knowledge of the functions and use of the Microsoft office suite of products and their application
• Broad knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), SEC, and other federal regulations, Statutory Accounting Principles (SSAP), state insurance department statutes, and other state regulations, with an emphasis on insurance and/or investment accounting
• Broad knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and financial systems user applications (SAP preferred), including input/output processing and complex system concepts,
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience performing moderately complex financial analysis and related valuation methodologies, systems and quantitative business-based analysis, metrics, and experimental designs
• Ability to prepare statistical studies and trend analysis using internal and external information to demonstrate relevant changes and recommend improvements or solutions
• Excellent presentation, oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills to effectively interact with Aflac’s senior management, and internal and external business contacts; and the ability to exhibit and maintain professionalism in accordance with corporate standard