Job Details
At Genworth, we empower families to navigate the aging journey with confidence. We are compassionate, experienced allies for those navigating care with guidance, products, and services that meet families where they are. Further, we are the spouses, children, siblings, friends, and neighbors of those that need care and we bring those experiences with us to work in serving our millions of policyholders each day.
We apply that same compassion and empathy as we work with each other and our local communities. Genworth values all perspectives, characteristics, and experiences so that employees can bring their full, authentic selves to work to help each other and our company succeed. We celebrate our diversity and understand that being intentional about inclusion is the only way to create a sense of belonging for all associates. We also invest in the vitality of our local communities through grants from the Genworth Foundation, event sponsorships, and employee volunteerism.
Our four values guide our strategy, our decisions, and our interactions:
- Make it human. We care about the people that make up our customers, colleagues, and communities.
- Make it about others. We do what's best for our customers and collaborate to drive progress.
- Make it happen. We work with intention toward a common purpose and forge ways forward together.
- Make it better. We create fulfilling purpose-driven careers by learning from the world and each other.
POSITION TITLE
Senior Accounting Policy Manager, Technical Accounting Group
POSITION LOCATION
Richmond, VA (hybrid)
YOUR ROLE
The Senior Accounting Policy Manager, reporting to the Assistant Controller, will be an instrumental member of the SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting Group. This position serves as an internal consultant to various functions and businesses regarding complex accounting matters. The role supports key transactions and initiatives through frequent interaction with leaders at various levels within the company. Additionally, this position will also selectively assist with the SEC and U.S. GAAP financial statements, including reviewing and writing footnote and Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) disclosures.
What you will be doing
- Serve as an internal expert, consultant and resource regarding complex accounting topics for unique, new or non-standard transactions
- Interact with business and function leaders on matters impacting accounting, financial reporting and controllership
- Monitor emerging accounting guidance (U.S. GAAP, U.S. Statutory Accounting Principles, SEC) and communicate potential changes and implications to various stakeholders
- Selectively influence potential new accounting and capital rules
- Lead the assessment and oversee implementation of new technical accounting and financial reporting standards
- Document accounting policies and methodologies
- Research, resolve and document technical accounting and financial reporting matters presented by business and function leaders
- Lead annual reviews of complex accounting areas (e.g., embedded derivatives, variable interest entities)
- Communicate with all levels within the organization on technical accounting topics
What you bring
- BS/BA degree in Accounting
- CPA or equivalent
- At least 7 years of public accounting and/or financial services industry experience
- Strong technical accounting and financial reporting skills
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret accounting literature to support technical accounting conclusions
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels of management
Nice to Have
- SEC reporting experience (e.g., 10K, 10Q, 8-K)
- Insurance accounting experience
- Experience with implementation of new accounting standards or interpreting existing accounting guidance
- Experience with evaluating complex transactions and/or accounting guidance
Employee Benefits & Well-Being
Genworth employees make a difference in people s lives every day. We re committed to making a difference in our employees lives.
- Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards Incentives
- Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
- Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
- Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)
- Generous Paid Time Off Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family Leave
- Disability, Life, and Long Term Care Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support
- Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)
- Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services
ADDITIONAL
- At this time, Genworth will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.