Job Title:
Senior Accounting Policy Manager, Technical Accounting Group

Company: Genworth

Location: Richmond, VA

Created: 2024-05-18

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

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 TITLESenior Accounting Policy Manager, Technical Accounting Group    POSITION LOCATIONRichmond, VA (hybrid)    YOUR ROLEThe 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 doingServe as an internal expert, consultant and resource regarding complex accounting topics for unique, new or non-standard transactionsInteract with business and function leaders on matters impacting accounting, financial reporting and controllershipMonitor emerging accounting guidance (U.S. GAAP, U.S. Statutory Accounting Principles, SEC) and communicate potential changes and implications to various stakeholdersSelectively influence potential new accounting and capital rulesLead the assessment and oversee implementation of new technical accounting and financial reporting standardsDocument accounting policies and methodologiesResearch, resolve and document technical accounting and financial reporting matters presented by business and function leadersLead annual reviews of complex accounting areas (e.g., embedded derivatives, variable interest entities)Communicate with all levels within the organization on technical accounting topicsWhat you bringBS/BA degree in AccountingCPA or equivalentAt least 7 years of public accounting and/or financial services industry experienceStrong technical accounting and financial reporting skillsAbility to read, analyze and interpret accounting literature to support technical accounting conclusionsStrong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels of managementNice to HaveSEC reporting experience (e.g., 10K, 10Q, 8-K)Insurance accounting experienceExperience with implementation of new accounting standards or interpreting existing accounting guidanceExperience with evaluating complex transactions and/or accounting guidanceEmployee Benefits & Well-BeingGenworth 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 IncentivesComprehensive Healthcare CoverageMultiple 401(k) Savings Plan OptionsAuto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)Generous Paid Time Off - Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family LeaveDisability, Life, and Long Term Care InsuranceTuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification SupportWellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)Caregiver and Mental Health Support ServicesADDITIONAL At this time, Genworth will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.