Assistant Director, Office of Accounting Policy

Assistant Director, Technical Accounting

The individual in this role will be responsible for supporting the Accounting Policy function, primarily related to our General Insurance (Property & Casualty) reporting segments. The role will focus on compliance with US GAAP, Statutory Accounting Principles, SEC requirements, and other regulatory global accounting standards and principles. This individual will be responsible for providing consultation on significant business transactions by identifying and addressing accounting and reporting policy issues as well as transaction related accounting activities. This individual will participate in the implementation of new standards. As a key resource in the global accounting policy department this individual will provide deep technical and subject matter expertise.

Responsibilities

• Support existing accounting policies and compliance with SEC, US GAAP and Statutory Accounting Principles and other accounting guidance where needed (i.e. IFRS).
• Monitor developments in accounting guidance by the SEC, FASB, NAIC and other regulatory bodies to ensure that the Company is aware of any emerging or approved changes that will significantly impact the Company's financial statements and related disclosures or business results.
• Analyze accounting standard updates as they are issued and assist in the implementation of new accounting standards. Establish guidelines and processes for the review and implementation of accounting policies.
• Provide consultation on significant business transactions (e.g., mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, asset sales, and joint ventures), accounting structure review and recommendations, and key accounting, reporting and internal control matters.
• Participate in the preparation or review of technical accounting memos supporting significant accounting transactions
• Provide guidance and collaboration to the SEC and statutory reporting teams on the interpretation of disclosure requirements in preparation of the Forms 10-K/10-Q and statutory financial statements.
• Set standards and offer direction to multiple functional areas throughout the organization, including Finance, Investor Relations and other internal stakeholders on technical accounting matters
• Lead or participate in other special projects as needed

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of professional accounting experience, insurance industry experience preferred
• CPA required
• Degree in accounting
• Exposure to accounting standards including SEC Reporting, US GAAP, and Statutory Accounting
• Experience analyzing and recommending appropriate strategies addressing technical accounting issues relating to mergers & acquisitions, dispositions, and complex business arrangements strongly preferred.
• History of delivering business results

Preferred Experience, Skills and Knowledge

• Collaborative work style
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and drive projects to completion
• Experience in a matrix work environment with competing priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability and experience to present to C-Suite executives
• Ability to effectively communicate and summarize complex issues

The base salary range for this position is $137,000-$172,000. In addition, the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. In addition, we're proud to offer a range of competitive benefits, a summary of which can be viewed here.

At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.

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Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world. American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world's most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.

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