Salary Range : $136,600 - $204,800 Annual

Job Details

The stated pay range is based on a national-average location. Actual salary is determined by factors including relevant work experience, skills and location. This position is bonus eligible.

CNO Financial Group’s Accounting Department is hiring a Director Accounting Policy to develop and maintain the accounting policies and procedures for the organization including insurance GAAP and Statutory. They will ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations, provide guidance on complex accounting issues, and monitor changes in accounting regulations that may impact the organization.

This is your opportunity to collaborate with various stakeholders, including the finance team, senior management, and external auditors, to ensure accurate financial reporting and adherence to best practices.

As a Director Accounting Policy, your responsibilities will include:

• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulations, and company policies.

• Monitor changes in accounting regulations and standards and assess their impact on the organization's financial reporting.

• Provide guidance and support to finance and accounting teams on complex accounting issues, including reinsurance transactions and financial instruments for both GAAP and Statutory accounting.

• Lead the evaluation and implementation of new accounting standards, ensuring timely adoption and compliance.

• Collaborate with external auditors to address and resolve accounting issues and provide necessary documentation.

• Conduct periodic reviews and assessments of existing accounting policies and procedures to identify areas for improvement and ensure consistency across the organization.

• Develop and deliver training programs to educate accounting, actuarial and finance teams on accounting policies, procedures, and best practices.

• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices related to accounting policies and procedures, and recommend appropriate changes or enhancements as needed.

• Work closely with senior management and other stakeholders to provide strategic guidance on accounting matters, including the impact of proposed business transactions.

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and disclosures, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

The Director Accounting Policy position is well-suited for you if you:

• Are experienced in accounting policy development or public accounting.

• Have a thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and insurance accounting including Statutory and reinsurance.

• Are knowledgeable of complex accounting topics, reinsurance and financial instruments.

• Hold familiarity with accounting research tools and resources to stay updated on changes in accounting regulations.

• Have analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex accounting issues and provide practical solutions or alternatives.

• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate complex accounting concepts to non-financial stakeholders.

• Are detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting

• Certifications/Licenses: CPA

• Ten years in public accounting experience, Insurance industry experience.

• Proficiency in accounting research software and Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel.

• Experience working with external auditors and managing audit processes.

What will set you apart:

• Master’s degree/MBA

• Candidate location in Central or Eastern US time zone is preferred OR willingness to work Central or Eastern time zone business hours

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• medical insurance

• dental insurance

• vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

• short-term & long-term disability insurance

• Paid time-off and corporate holidays,

• paid parental leave

• company paid life insurance

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CNO embraces flexibility and encourages you to work where you’re most productive. Associates who live within a 60-mile radius of a corporate office (Birmingham, Carmel, Chicago, Orlando and Milwaukee) have access to come into that office.

Associates who live outside of a 60-mile radius of a corporate office (Birmingham, Carmel, Chicago, Orlando and Milwaukee) may perform this role full-time work from home (WFH) from any US based location, as long as you are willing to work central or eastern time zone hours.

All associates may be asked to travel to varying corporate offices periodically. Work cannot be performed from outside of the United States.

CNO provides life and health insurance, annuities, financial services, and workforce benefits solutions through our family of brands and supported by our associates and agents. Our customers work hard to save for the future, and we help protect their health, income and retirement needs with 3.2 million policies and more than $35 billion in total assets. Our 3,400 associates, 8,600 exclusive agents and independent partner agents guide individuals, families and businesses through a lifetime of financial decisions.

We are financially strong and well positioned for continued growth, and we are grounded in our core values of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I); Integrity, Customer Focus, Excellence, and Teamwork. We have offices in more than 260 communities in the U.S., including our headquarters in Carmel, Indiana, and corporate offices in Birmingham, Chicago, Orlando and Milwaukee.

At CNO Financial Group, we’re always looking forward—to the security and stability we help create for our insurance brands’ customers, and the growth we create within our own company. We're looking for ambitious people who want to do more. We'll provide you with opportunities to grow your skills through challenging professional experiences.

If you're looking for a culture that encourages development, helps you reach your potential, and rewards you for your contribution, then CNO Financial Group is right for you. For more information, visit CNOinc.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Compensation

Pay Range: $136,600.00 - $204,800.00 Annual

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

ReqID : JR168345

Job Type : Full time