Associate Director, Accounting Policy

Liberty National Life Insurance Company

Join National Life Group as an Associate Director in Accounting Policy. Assess complex transactions and engage with leadership on accounting guidance within corporate finance team.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeAddison • Texas, Vermont • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $97,500 - $143,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Dart

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research relevant accounting guidance (U.S. GAAP and Statutory Accounting Principles) to evaluate complex accounting issues.
Develop, maintain, and update the Company’s accounting policy manual and technical memos to ensure company-wide accounting policies are compliant with current accounting standards.
Maintain knowledge on current and emerging accounting standards, assess the impact, and collaborate with management to ensure proper and timely application of accounting standards.
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.
Provide technical accounting support on transactions and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5-7+ years of experience in accounting that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities for this position.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting required
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
Experience with accounting research tools (e.g., PwC Checkpoint, DART, CCH)
Ability to exercise good judgement and execute under competing priorities and deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external parties.
Inquisitive mindset with a willingness to independently seek out knowledge, ask relevant questions and clearly formulate and articulate opinions.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, ability to work flexible hours as required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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!

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Hard Skills & Tools

U.S. GAAPStatutory Accounting Principlesaccounting policy developmenttechnical accounting supportaccounting research

Soft Skills

good judgementrelationship buildinginquisitive mindsetverbal communicationwritten communication

Certifications

CPA