[Remote] Sr. Consultant, Accounting Policy Job Details | Lincoln Financial

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Lincoln Financial is a company focused on helping people plan for financial security through various products and services. The Sr. Consultant, Accounting Policy will serve as a technical accounting expert, consulting on complex accounting issues, maintaining accounting policies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.ResponsibilitiesConsulting on complex technical accounting matters, ensuring proper application of accounting standards, & working with internal and external (e.g. auditors) stakeholders to address & enforce policy complianceMaintaining accounting policies for assigned area(s) of responsibilityProviding subject matter expertise on technical accounting policy and compliance issuesProviding upfront assistance in deal structuring in order to achieve the desired accounting treatmentMaintaining knowledge on current and emerging accounting standards, assessing the impact, and collaborating with management to ensure proper application of accounting standardsPreparing and reviewing accounting policies for complex accounting transactions and ensuring compliance with accepted accounting policies and principlesOverseeing and reviewing new disclosures (e.g. 10K and 10Q). Ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial statement footnotesIdentifying complex accounting issues/concerns and recommending mitigation solutions to managementCommunicating new and emerging technical accounting policy developments for both US GAAP and Statutory accounting to managers and executives throughout LincolnIdentifying and resolving complex issues with internal and/or external auditors in a collaborative mannerSkills4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's) (Minimum Required)5–7+ years of relevant accounting experience, ideally including Big 4 public accounting, that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities of this position (Required)Active CPA license (Required)Experience in investment accounting is highly preferred, as is familiarity with treasury and/or derivatives accountingExperience utilizing AI tools to assist in performing accounting research and documentation is preferred but not requiredBenefitsClearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributesLeadership development and virtual training opportunitiesPTO/parental leaveCompetitive 401K and employee benefitsFree financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance programTuition assistance programWork arrangements that work for youEffective productivity/technology tools and trainingAnnual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individualOther rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln’s standard benefits packageCompany OverviewLincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future. It was founded in 1905, and is headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.lincolnfinancial.com/.