Technical Accounting Business Partner Manager

At The Standard, you'll join a team focused on putting our customers first.

Our continued success is driven by a high-performance culture. We're looking for people who are collaborative, accountable, creative, agile and are driven by a passion for doing what's right - across the company and in our local communities.

We offer a caring culture where you can make a real difference, every day.

Ready to reach your highest potential? Let's work together.

Job Summary

Functioning within the Corporate Controllership team (CFA), these roles play a crucial role in our corporate finance and accounting division. Working closely with finance and accounting teams, line of business leadership, and service divisions, these roles drive strategic initiatives by providing expert advice on new business ventures, transaction structuring, and product development. Responsibilities will include setting and evaluating accounting policies, interpreting guidance, and leading the implementation of new accounting guidance to ensure reporting compliance. Additionally, these roles offer expert consultation on technical accounting matters that impact the Company. To excel in these roles, you'll need a strong background in both technical accounting and finance, along with a deep understanding of insurance business operations and functional capabilities.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities :

• 25% - Independently conduct research on new or proposed US GAAP, JFSA and Statutory accounting changes, assessing their impact on risk-based capital adjustments.
• 25% - Prepare technical accounting documentation to support conclusions, work closely with external auditors and consultants during the review process. Engage with external auditors to address technical accounting matters as they arise. Direct the enterprise impairment analysis processes for goodwill and intangible assets. Develop, modify and ensure compliance with financial reporting policies and procedures in accordance with U.S. and other international financial regulations and the division's records management program. Evaluate and maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting and data integrity.
• 25% - Execute projects timely by managing project teams and coordinating with cross-functional teams to implement and / or operationalize new initiatives, accounting guidance, transactions and complete documentation related to those projects. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to analyze and determine appropriate accounting treatment for special projects and transactions. Actively participate in due diligence process for mergers and acquisitions.
• 10% - Educate CFA and other finance and accounting teams on new accounting guidance and coordinate and promote ongoing CPE opportunities. Create and present learning materials for cross-functional knowledge sharing sessions. Foster strong, collaborative relationships across the organization, offering ongoing guidance on evolving business initiatives.
• 5% - Maintain a comprehensive library of technical accounting policies.
• 5% - Assist with Corporate Insurance Program.
• 5% - Participate in industry working group discussion panels and prepare company responses as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Background You'll Need

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate

Why Join the Standard?

We have built an enduring legacy of stability, innovation and financial strength thanks to the contributions of the talented, creative and compassionate people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect :

LI-REMOTE

Please note - the salary range for this role is listed below. In addition to salary, our package includes incentive plan participation and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits, as well as an initial PTO accrual of 164 hours per year. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays and 2 wellness days per year.

Salary Range :

107,250.00 - $156,750.00

Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date.

Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Equities, Inc. and StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. The Standard offers a drug and alcohol free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on Standard property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation, employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. All employees of The Standard must be bondable.

Salary : $107,250 - $156,750