Senior Director - Benefits Accounting Leader

Job-ID: 202605327Category: General Retirement ConsultingLocation: Chicago, IL, United States; Atlanta, GA, United States; Minneapolis, MN, United States; Philadelphia, PA, United States; Arlington, VA, United StatesSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-10-26As Benefits Accounting Leader, you will serve as a subject matter expert responsible for providing technical accounting and financial reporting guidance related to retirement (defined benefit and defined contribution), retiree healthcare and other employee benefit programs to clients and client teams. You will be part of a team which collaborates on client advisories, technical memos, and client webcasts/seminars to provide insights to clients and consultants on relevant accounting and financial reporting topics for FASB, IFRS, and SEC accounting and financial reporting developments. In addition, you will work directly with clients’ Finance / Controller functions and their auditors to address application of accounting and financial reporting standards.The Role:Aid WTW consultants and clients on challenging accounting and financial reporting issues under US GAAP and IFRS, including de-risking, corporate restructurings, M&A, and benefit plan design projects.Help interpret and provide guidance to WTW consultants and clients on changes to financial reporting under US GAAP and IFRS related to employee benefits and related matters.Co-lead client benefits accounting training seminar geared towards mid- to upper level finance and benefits professionals. Lead client-specific benefits accounting training sessions for sizeable organizations. Coordinate with North America Actuarial Leadership and Global Benefits Accounting teams, to develop and maintain intellectual capital, client advisories, and perspective on benefits accounting issues which arise under US GAAP and IFRSPresent at national and local events for WTW consultants and client continuing education purposes.Assist with client new business proposals for actuarial consulting and coordination workMaintain North America Retirement’s relationships with national accounting firms, and FASB staff Partner with Professional Excellence and Actuarial Leadership teams to maintain financial reporting quality and accuracy of financial statement disclosure reports.QualificationsThe Requirements 10+ years’ experience and success in accounting, financial reporting and/or financial analysisCPA preferable, BA/BS requiredStrong technical expertise in application of applicable accounting standards under US GAAP, including ASC 712 / 715/ 960 / 965; IAS 19 experience preferableProven ability to recognize and diagnose issues and work collaboratively in teamsStrong written and oral communication skills, particularly around technical advice related to accounting issues to individuals without an accounting backgroundClient-facing capabilities with both internal consultants and external clientsCompensation and BenefitsBase salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only).Compensation:The salary compensation range being offered for this role is $150,000-$250,000 USD per year. This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus. Company BenefitsWTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off (only included for Washington roles)Retirement Benefits: Qualified contributory pension plan (if eligible) and 401(k) plan with annual nonelective company contribution. Non-qualified retirement plans available to senior level colleagues who satisfy the plans’ eligibility requirements.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Note that visa employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.EOE, including disability/vets Responsibilities-