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Senior Consultant, Accounting Policy and Advisory
Aflac
Columbus, GA, United States
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Description
Spread Your Wings
We are the Duck. We inspire and are inspired, listen and respond, empower our people, give back to our community and, most importantly, celebrate every success along the way. We do it all – The Aflac Way.
Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized by Fortune magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America for 19 consecutive years, one of the Best Workplaces for Millennials for the past two years and one of America's Most Admired Companies for 16 consecutive years.
Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself: Are you the Duck? If so, there is a home — and a flourishing career — for you at Aflac.
The Company
Aflac
The Location
Columbus, GA
The Division
Chief Financial Officer/Financial Services
The Opportunity
Senior Consultant, Accounting & Policy Advisory
Job Summary
Manages and oversees the accounting issues resolution process and the research of technical accounting and reporting issues for the organization; advises the leadership team on technical accounting matters related to US GAAP, US Statutory, and JGAAP, as applicable; ensures up-to-date company-wide accounting policies are in compliance with relevant authoritative accounting literature
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Supervises or performs technical accounting research and provides interpretation of ambiguous and complex accounting literature to address technical accounting questions related to financial instruments including investments, securities, derivatives and special projects
Actively addresses technical accounting issues stemming from the changing business needs of Aflac; documents decisions in memos, executive summaries, and financial accounting policies
Monitors changes in GAAP, IFRS, US Statutory, and JGAAP that would potentially affect the financial reporting process and business of Aflac; drafts comment letters in response to the exposure drafts for submission to various regulatory bodies; models impact of the proposal stage literature on Aflac’s business and portfolio
Researches or oversees the research by other team members of technical bulletins and pronouncements from the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and other regulatory authorities to ensure conformity in financial applications
Manages detailed analyses of proposed accounting practices to determine impact on the organization; reviews findings with management and disseminates results to appropriate departments
Communicates accounting policies and positions both verbally and in writing with senior management and external and internal auditors
Provides guidance to maintain quality applications and to ensure compliance with accounting policies
Ensures that global accounting policy library is continually updated and appropriate members of US and Japan-based Finance and business partners are regularly updated about relevant changes
Assists Financial Services, Global Investments and other partners on special projects with accounting and analytical expertise; collaborates and works closely with Financial Services personnel in the review and analysis of significant, and highly complex business transactions
Serves as a knowledge leader in new accounting standards implementation projects and ensures that all new accounting requirements have been appropriately evaluated and implemented by implementation teams
Leads the maintenance of the Corporate Accounting Policy Manual and accounting checklists
Provides the necessary leadership across functions and business partner teams to ensure inclusion of appropriate individuals in accounting issue resolution or implementation of new accounting standards
May represent the company externally on issues relating to accounting policy through participation in industry-wide associations and related organizational meetings
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree and ten years of professional job-related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
SEC reporting and/or SOX-related experience
Certified Public Accountant license
SEC reporting and/or SOX-related experience preferred
Accounting experience in the insurance industry preferred
Public accounting experience preferred
Job Knowledge & Skills
Thorough, comprehensive and current understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
Strong technical accounting research skills
Ability to serve as a managerial advisor on professional and technical issues with a view toward reaching strategic decisions
Excellent analytical, organizational and project management skills with emphasis on effective multitasking
Excellent presentation, oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills to effectively interact with senior management, internal and external stakeholders and partners
Strong leadership and influencing abilities to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
Core Competencies
Action Oriented, Customer Focus, Adaptability, Listening, Ethics and Values, Integrity and Trust
Functional Competencies
Business and Financial Acumen, Decision Quality, Drive for Results, Functional/Technical Skills, Informing, Planning, Priority Setting, Problem Solving, Process Management, Timely Decision Making, Building Effective Teams
The Benefits
Aflac is known for treating our employees exceptionally well. As one of the leaders in the insurance industry, we are able to offer one of the most comprehensive health benefits packages available in corporate America, including free coverage from one of our pioneering insurance products, the Aflac Cancer policy. Our employees also enjoy a host of other benefits, including advancement opportunities, opportunities for continued education and professional development, merit increases and performance bonuses, profit-sharing 401(k), stock purchase plans, and many more.