Senior Consultant, Accounting Policy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Providing consultation on intricate technical accounting issues, ensuring adherence to accounting standards, and collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders (such as auditors) to uphold policy compliance.

• Managing accounting policies for designated areas of responsibility.

• Offering specialized knowledge on technical accounting policies and compliance matters.

• Assisting in deal structuring from the outset to secure the desired accounting treatment.

• Staying informed about current and upcoming accounting standards, evaluating their implications, and working with management to ensure correct application of these standards.

• Drafting and reviewing accounting policies for complex transactions while ensuring alignment with accepted accounting standards and principles.

• Supervising and reviewing new disclosures (e.g., 10K and 10Q), ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial statement footnotes.

• Detecting complex accounting issues or concerns and proposing mitigation strategies to management.

• Communicating updates on new and emerging technical accounting policy developments for both US GAAP and Statutory accounting to managers and executives across Lincoln.

• Identifying and collaboratively resolving complex issues with internal and/or external auditors.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (4 years of experience in lieu of a degree) (Minimum Required)

• 5–7+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably including Big 4 public accounting, directly aligned with the specific duties of this role (Required)

• Active CPA license (Required)

• Prior experience in investment accounting is highly desirable, as is knowledge of treasury and/or derivatives accounting.

• Experience with AI tools to aid in accounting research and documentation is preferred but not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Clearly defined career paths and job levels, along with associated behaviors reflecting Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes.

• Opportunities for leadership development and virtual training.

• PTO/parental leave.

• Competitive 401K and employee benefits.

• Complimentary financial counseling, health coaching, and employee assistance program.

• Tuition assistance program.

• Flexible work arrangements that suit your needs.

• Access to effective productivity and technology tools and training.