Technical Accounting Manager

Technical Accounting Manager – Global Insurance Company | Downtown Chicago | Hybrid

📍 Downtown Chicago, IL (Hybrid Schedule)

Join a global insurance powerhouse where technical accounting meets strategic impact. We are seeking a Technical Accounting Manager to lead complex accounting research, policy implementation, and financial reporting for a multi-entity, international organization operating in a highly regulated industry.

This is a high-visibility role, working closely with executive leadership, finance teams, and external auditors to ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and insurance industry regulations while providing critical insights for business decisions.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead technical accounting research and implementation for complex transactions, including revenue recognition, consolidations, lease accounting (ASC 842), and reinsurance accounting.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures in compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on M&A transactions, new product launches, and global expansion initiatives.
• Support quarterly and annual financial reporting, preparing technical memos, white papers, and financial disclosures.
• Collaborate with external auditors, regulatory agencies, and internal finance teams to ensure accurate and compliant reporting.
• Monitor emerging accounting standards and assess their impact on the company’s financial statements and operations.
• Work closely with FP&A and risk management teams to align accounting policies with business objectives.
• Assist with SOX compliance efforts, ensuring strong internal controls over financial reporting.

What You Bring:

• 7 years of experience in technical accounting, financial reporting, or public accounting (Big 4 or national firm experience highly preferred).
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and statutory accounting principles within the insurance industry.
• Strong understanding of ASC 606 (revenue recognition), ASC 842 (leases), and ASC 810 (consolidation accounting).
• CPA required; MBA or Master’s in Accounting preferred.
• Experience working in a large, multi-entity, international organization.
• Ability to interpret complex accounting guidance and effectively communicate recommendations to senior leadership.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a detail-oriented and process-improvement mindset.

Why Join Us?

✅ Global impact – Work for a worldwide insurance leader in a high-visibility role.

✅ Hybrid schedule – Flexibility with in-office collaboration in downtown Chicago.

✅ Leadership opportunity – Influence accounting policy and financial strategy at an enterprise level.

✅ Challenging, high-growth environment – Be at the forefront of technical accounting in a complex, evolving industry.

If you’re a CPA with technical accounting expertise in the insurance sector, this is your opportunity to step into a strategic, high-impact role. Apply today!