Senior Director - Technical Accounting
Senior Director - Technical Accounting
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About Acrisure
A global fintech leader Acrisure empowers millions of ambitious businesses and individuals with the right solutions to grow boldly forward. Bringing cutting-edge technology and top-tier human support together we connect clients with customized solutions across a range of insurance reinsurance payroll benefits cybersecurity mortgage services and more.
In the last eleven years Acrisure has grown in revenue from $38 million to almost $5 billion and employs over 19000 colleagues in more than 20 countries. Our culture is defined by our entrepreneurial spirit and all that comes with it: innovation client centricity and an indomitable will to win.
Job Summary:
The Senior Director Technical Accounting will play a critical role in guiding Acrisures accounting policies ensuring compliance with evolving standards and providing technical expertise on complex accounting matters. This individual will be the go-to subject matter expert for US GAAP with significant exposure to IFRS and UK GAAP supporting global expansion and acquisitions as Acrisure continues its ambitious growth trajectory.
Responsibilities:
- Technical Accounting Leadership: Serve as the primary resource for technical accounting guidance ensuring compliance with US GAAP IFRS and UK GAAP across all Acrisure entities. Continuously monitor changes in accounting standards and communicate their implications to executive leadership and relevant teams.
- Policy Development and Implementation: Develop maintain and enhance accounting policies procedures and best practices for the organization. Lead the implementation of new accounting standards providing project management training and documentation as needed.
- Complex Transaction Support: Advise on the accounting treatment of mergers acquisitions joint ventures divestitures and other significant transactions. Prepare and review technical accounting memos addressing complex issues such as revenue recognition business combinations consolidations impairments and financial instruments.
- Financial Reporting: Support the preparation and review of financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting standards. Coordinate with the Corporate Controller and SEC reporting teams to support timely and accurate filings.
- Internal Collaboration: Work closely with FP&A tax treasury legal and operational leaders to support business objectives and provide accounting guidance on new initiatives and contracts. Lead cross-functional teams in addressing technical accounting challenges.
- External Auditor Liaison: Act as the main point of contact for external auditors on technical accounting matters. Prepare supporting schedules provide documentation and facilitate effective communications to ensure efficient audits.
- Training and Education: Develop and deliver training programs to keep finance and accounting teams up-to-date on changes in US GAAP IFRS and UK GAAP. Foster a culture of continuous learning and compliance.
- Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency quality and scalability of technical accounting functions.
Requirements:
- Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.
- Certification: Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.
- Experience: Minimum of 12 years of progressive accounting experience including significant exposure to technical accounting and policy development.
- Public Accounting Background: Experience with a national public accounting firm strongly preferred.
- Prior experience in leadership roles managing and mentoring staff.
- Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of US GAAP is required; demonstrated experience applying IFRS and UK GAAP in practice is highly desirable.
- Industry Experience: Prior exposure to insurance financial services or fintech sectors is a plus but not required.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex accounting concepts for non-accounting stakeholders.
- Analytical Skills: Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
- Technology: Proficiency with accounting and financial reporting systems; strong Excel skills required. Experience with ERP solutions is a plus.
- Location: This position is based in Grand Rapids Michigan or Chicago Illinois. Candidates must be able to work onsite on a hybrid schedule.
Education and Experience:
- Masters degree in Accounting Finance or an MBA.
- Experience with multi-national organizations and cross-border transactions.
- Exposure to SEC reporting requirements and public company environments.
- Experience with accounting for complex financial instruments and insurance contracts.
Candidates should be comfortable with an on-site presence to support collaboration team leadership and cross-functional partnership.
Benefits and Perks:
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible vacation policy paid holidays and paid sick time
- Medical Insurance Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance (employee-paid)
- Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Company-paid Group Life insurance
- Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Calm App subscription
- Employee-paid Pet Insurance and optional supplemental insurance coverage
- Vested 401(k) with company match and financial wellness programs
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) and commuter benefits options
- Paid maternity leave paid paternity leave and fertility benefits
- Career growth and learning opportunities
- and so much more!
Please note: This list is not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Offerings may vary based on subsidiary entity or geographic location.
Making a lasting impact on the communities it serves Acrisure has pledged more than $22 million through its partnerships with Corewell Health Helen DeVos Childrens Hospital in Grand Rapids Michigan UPMC Childrens Hospital in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and Blythedale Childrens Hospital in Valhalla New York.
Acrisure is committed to employing a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered foremploymentwithout attention to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status. California residents can learn more about our privacy practices for applicants by visiting the Acrisure California Applicant Privacy Policy available at
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Acrisure is committed to employing a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered foremploymentwithout attention to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status. California residents can learn more about our privacy practices for applicants by visiting the Acrisure California Applicant Privacy Policy available at Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: Acrisure does not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a mutual service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered Acrisures property and Acrisure will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to Hiring Managers without contacting Acrisures Human Resources Talent Department.
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