Assurant

Accounting Policy Director

Assurant • $122K — $204K *
Miami, FL 33186In-Person
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
  • Active CPA required
  • Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience including insurance accounting (ASC 944) and revenue recognition (ASC 606)
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, statutory accounting, and familiarity with IFRS and SEC reporting
  • Proven track record in developing and applying accounting policies and technical guidance.

Responsibilities

  • Support implementation and operationalization of accounting policies across business units
  • Conduct technical accounting research and prepare high-quality accounting memos
  • Update and refine accounting policy documentation for clarity and consistency
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to support accounting treatment of new products and services
  • Prepare and respond to audit inquiries with accurate documentation
  • Stay updated on emerging accounting standards and regulatory changes
  • Engage in cross-functional initiatives, applying a policy lens to business transformations.
  • Lead financial due diligence for potential acquisitions and collaborate with external advisors.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangements including remote options.
Full Job Description
Overview of Position

The Accounting Policy Director is responsible for applying accounting policies and leading technical accounting research and documentation. This role plays a key part in ensuring compliance with US GAAP, statutory, and regulatory requirements, with a focus on tactical and operational execution.

What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?
  • Support the implementation and operationalization of accounting policies across business units and finance functions, ensuring consistent application in day-to-day transactions, complex client contracts and operational processes.
  • Conduct technical accounting research and prepare high quality technical accounting memos following US GAAP and US STAT guidance.
  • Assist in the updating and refinement of accounting policy documentation, helping ensure clarity, consistency, and accessibility across the enterprise.
  • Partner with teams in Finance, Legal, Treasury, Tax, and business operations to support the accounting treatment of new products, services, and transactions, ensuring alignment with policy and regulatory standards.
  • Prepare for and respond to routine audit inquiries, supporting internal and external audit processes with accurate documentation and timely responses.
  • Stay informed on emerging accounting standards and regulatory developments, contributing to the preparation of implementation materials and supporting enterprise readiness efforts.
  • Apply sound judgment and critical thinking in technical accounting matters, contributing to high-quality documentation, decision-making, and policy adherence.
  • Engage in cross-functional initiatives and projects as needed, bringing a policy lens to business and finance transformation efforts.
  • Lead financial due diligence for potential acquisitions, including analysis of historical financial statements, quality of earnings, working capital trends, and off-balance sheet exposures. Collaborate with external advisors (e.g., accounting firms) to validate financial assumptions and identify red flags.


Travel up to 10%

What are the requirements needed for this position?

Education & Certification
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Active CPA required


Experience
  • Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience, including:
    • Insurance accounting (ASC 944)
    • Revenue recognition (ASC 606)
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Statutory accounting; familiarity with IFRS and SEC reporting
  • Experience advising on complex transactions (e.g., M&A, divestitures, restructurings)
  • Proven track record developing and applying accounting policies and technical guidance
  • Experience supporting audits and maintaining strong internal controls


Leadership & Influence
  • Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment on technical accounting matters
  • Experience leading cross-functional initiatives across Finance, Legal, Tax, and Risk
  • Strong executive communication skills, including presenting to senior leadership


Key Skills
  • Strong technical accounting judgment and problem-solving ability
  • Ability to translate complex accounting issues into business implications
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills


What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?
  • Experience in a public company or SEC-reporting environment
  • Exposure to finance transformation, data analytics, or automation initiatives
  • Awareness of emerging risks, including technology and AI impacts on finance


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Job Grade
14

Pay Range:
$122,400.00 - $204,400.00

Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.

If there is no posting end date then this is a pipeline requisition, and we will continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis.

For U.S. benefit information, visit myassurantbenefits.com. For benefit information outside the U.S., please speak with your recruiter.

About Assurant

The Warranty Group is the world’s premier provider of extended service plans and related benefits, with operations in 33 countries and 1800 employees. We have $5 billion in assets with almost $2 billion in revenues (2010). Our wholly-owned subsidiary, Virginia Surety Company, Inc., is rated "A-" Excellent by AM Best Company, as is our UK based company, London General Insurance. By providing underwriting, claims administration and marketing expertise, The Warranty Group is a global single-source solution for manufacturers, distributors and retailers of consumer goods including autos, homes, consumer electronics, medical devices, furniture and appliances as well as financial institutions. We partner with our clients to drive revenue through customer acquisition and retention, while providing financial modeling and regulatory services. The Warranty Group is a unit of Onex Corporation (TSX:OCX), one of Canada's largest publicly-held companies with assets of $40 billion, revenues of $35 billion, and 212,000 employees worldwide(2011).

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Joining Assurant means becoming part of a team that is committed to supporting your career growth and innovation in the insurance sector. As a global provider of risk management solutions, Assurant is where professional aspirations meet opportunities for real impact.

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At Assurant, you’ll be part of a culture that cherishes diversity and is grounded in our commitment to helping you thrive. We offer a variety of job opportunities that allow you to bring your whole self to work every day. From entry-level positions to leadership roles, Assurant is keen on hiring top talent to drive our mission forward.

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Assurant is dedicated to your professional development. We provide comprehensive benefits and diversity training that ensure you have the tools needed for success. Our leadership programs are designed to cultivate your skills and help you ascend in your career through a variety of learning and networking opportunities.

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Learn more about Assurant
Size
15,600 employees
Market Cap
$6.4 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$441.8 million
Founded
1892
5 Year Trend
+6.2%
Revenue
$10 billion
NASDAQ
AIZ
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