Associate Director, Accounting Policy

Senior Accountant, Accounting Policy

Come join one of America's fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.

Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.

We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: Do good. Be good. Make good.

Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Role Summary

National Life Group is seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant Policy professional to join the corporate finance team. The Senior Accountant with strong insurance accounting knowledge will assess technical transactions, research and interpret accounting guidance and regulatory policy, and engage with leadership on accounting matters. This individual contributor role will work closely with other members of the Controller team and business units within the Company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Research relevant accounting guidance (U.S. GAAP and Statutory Accounting Principles) to evaluate complex and technical business transactions
• Develop, maintain, and update the company's accounting policy manual and technical memos
• Draft clear, practical accounting policies based on U.S. GAAP and Statutory Accounting Principles
• Monitor changes in accounting guidance and regulatory developments (e.g. FASB and NAIC) and assess their impact
• Communicate new and emerging technical accounting policy developments and related regulatory developments to key stakeholders
• Ensure company-wide accounting policies are current and compliant with existing and recently issued accounting standards and regulations
• Serve as a resource to team members and applicable internal/external stakeholders on more complex technical accounting policy and compliance issues for assigned areas of responsibility
• Provides technical accounting support on transactions and strategic initiatives by identifying any accounting issues during the process and developing/integrating technical accounting policies, as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of relevant experience in accounting policy, technical accounting, or audit in public accounting
• CPA with previous public accounting experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Statutory Accounting Principles, preferably in the life, health, or P&C insurance sector
• Familiarity with NAIC guidance and statutory reporting requirements
• Experience with insurance products, reinsurance arrangements, and investment accounting is a plus
• Excellent research, analytical, and technical writing skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with accounting research tools (e.g. PwC Checkpoint, DART, CCH) preferred
• Demonstrated ability or willingness to adopt and apply emerging technologies, including generative AI and automation tools, to improve reporting efficiency, effectiveness, and control quality.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work flexible hours as required

Benefits

• Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family's specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!

Base Pay Range. The base pay range for this position is the range National Life reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors, including: prior experience and job-related knowledge; education, training and certificates; current business needs; and market factors. The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additional Compensation and Benefits. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in National Life's discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to the rules governing such programs. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and National Life reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.

Salary Pay Range

$86,625 - $127,050 USD

National Life Insurance Company