Accounting Policy Director

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Remote locations:
Newport Beach CA-700:
Charlotte - NC:
Omaha NE-6750time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R16305
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* Job Description:

** Pacific Life is investing in bright, agile, and diverse new talent to ensure we continue to innovate and strengthen relationships with our policyholders. That’s why we’re actively seeking an Accounting Policy Director to join our Enterprise Accounting Policy team.

If you are an experienced professional in the financial services industry with a strong technical accounting grasp of investments, you will be a great fit for this role. Technical capabilities aside, if you’re a mission-driven self-starter who’s comfortable with ambiguity, and who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative culture, you’re a perfect fit for Pacific Life. This role is based in our Newport Beach, CA, Omaha, NE, or Charlotte, NC office (with a hybrid work schedule).

However, we will consider 100% remote for the right candidate.

As an Accounting Policy Director you’ll move Pacific Life, and your career, forward by navigating and evaluating complex and technical transactions related to our investment portfolio and partner with our Pacific Life Investment Management group when sourcing or structuring investment opportunities across various asset classes.  Compensation will vary depending upon the location of the successful candidate.
** How you’ll help move us forward:
*** Support all aspects of US GAAP and US Statutory accounting policy activities associated with our investment portfolio
* Serve as a strategic accounting advisor to Pacific Life’s Investment Management group for complex investment structures and portfolio transactions
* Provide guidance on mortgage loans (residential and commercial), CECL, structured assets, alternatives, CLOs, and other sophisticated investment classes, ensuring accurate accounting and compliant financial reporting
* Prepare technical accounting position papers and memoranda supporting conclusions
* Provide subject matter expertise to business units responsible for preparing financial statements
* Lead the development, maintenance and publication of Pacific Life’s Accounting Policy and Transaction memos across all relevant accounting areas
* Assist in the identification, assessment, monitoring, and communication of new and emerging accounting guidance developed by the FASB and NAIC across relevant accounting areas
* Develop and execute internal training opportunities for the broader Finance organization
* Lead special projects requiring technical accounting leadership, analytical depth, and working with cross-functional teams
** The experience you bring:
*** Experience in US GAAP and US Statutory accounting for investments
* Strong knowledge of investments and financial instruments, including mortgage loans, alternative investments, structured credit, securitizations, and consolidation
* Significant experience in US Statutory accounting for life and annuity insurance companies
* Demonstrated capability to independently research, resolve, and communicate complex technical accounting matters to senior leaders and cross-functional partners
** What makes you stand out:
*** Bachelor’s degree required:
Accounting focus
* CPA strongly preferred
* 10+ years of experience in accounting
* Exceptional written and verbal communication     #LI-TM1
** Base Pay Range:
** The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.$ - $
** Your Benefits Start Day 1
** Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.
* Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing…