[Hiring] Senior Consultant - Accounting Policy @Lincoln Financial

Role Description

In this role, you will serve as a technical accounting expert, consulting on complex accounting issues, maintaining and interpreting accounting policies, and ensuring consistent application of accounting standards across assigned areas of responsibility. You will partner closely with management and internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, to assess the impact of new and emerging standards, resolve complex issues, and ensure accurate financial statement disclosures and compliance with regulatory requirements. You will also communicate key policy developments to leaders and proactively identify and mitigate accounting risks.

• Consulting on complex technical accounting matters, ensuring proper application of accounting standards, & working with internal and external (e.g. auditors) stakeholders to address & enforce policy compliance.
• Maintaining accounting policies for assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Providing subject matter expertise on technical accounting policy and compliance issues.
• Maintaining knowledge on current and emerging accounting standards, assessing the impact, and collaborating with management to ensure proper application of accounting standards.
• Preparing and reviewing accounting policies for complex accounting transactions and ensuring compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles.
• Overseeing and reviewing new disclosures (e.g. 10K and 10Q). Ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial statement footnotes.
• Identifying complex accounting issues/concerns and recommending mitigation solutions to management.
• Communicating new and emerging technical accounting policy developments to managers and executives throughout LFG.
• Identifying and resolving complex issues with internal and/or external auditors in a collaborative manner.
• Obtaining input from appropriate management before making external statements or providing information that could impact the corporation.

Qualifications

• 4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's) (Minimum Required)
• 5 – 7+ Years Experience in Accounting that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities for this position (Required)
• Active CPA license (Required)
• Experience applying accounting principles within the insurance industry is highly preferred.

Benefits

• Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes.
• Leadership development and virtual training opportunities.
• PTO/parental leave.
• Competitive 401K and employee benefits.
• Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Work arrangements that work for you.
• Effective productivity/technology tools and training.

Company Description

Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future. We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services.

With our 120-year track record of expertise and integrity, millions of customers trust our solutions and service to help put their goals in reach.