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About Acrisure

A global fintech leader, Acrisure empowers millions of ambitious businesses and individuals with the right solutions to grow boldly forward. Bringing cutting-edge technology and top-tier human support together, we connect clients with customized solutions across a range of insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity, mortgage services – and more.

In the last eleven years, Acrisure has grown in revenue from $38 million to almost $5 billion and employs over 19,000 colleagues in more than 20 countries. Our culture is defined by our entrepreneurial spirit and all that comes with it: innovation, client centricity and an indomitable will to win.

Job Summary :

The Senior Director, Technical Accounting will play a critical role in guiding Acrisure’s accounting policies, ensuring compliance with evolving standards, and providing technical expertise on complex accounting matters. This individual will be the go-to subject matter expert for US GAAP, with significant exposure to IFRS and UK GAAP, supporting global expansion and acquisitions as Acrisure continues its ambitious growth trajectory.

Responsibilities:

Technical Accounting Leadership:
Serve as the primary resource for technical accounting guidance, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and UK GAAP across all Acrisure entities. Continuously monitor changes in accounting standards and communicate their implications to executive leadership and relevant teams.
Policy Development and Implementation:
Develop, maintain, and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and best practices for the organization. Lead the implementation of new accounting standards, providing project management, training, and documentation as needed.
Complex Transaction Support:
Advise on the accounting treatment of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, divestitures, and other significant transactions. Prepare and review technical accounting memos addressing complex issues such as revenue recognition, business combinations, consolidations, impairments, and financial instruments.
Financial Reporting:
Support the preparation and review of financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting standards. Coordinate with the Corporate Controller and SEC reporting teams to support timely and accurate filings.
Internal

Collaboration:

Work closely with FP&A, tax, treasury, legal, and operational leaders to support business objectives and provide accounting guidance on new initiatives and contracts. Lead cross-functional teams in addressing technical accounting challenges.
External Auditor Liaison:
Act as the main point of contact for external auditors on technical accounting matters. Prepare supporting schedules, provide documentation, and facilitate effective communications to ensure efficient audits.
Training and

Education:

Develop and deliver training programs to keep finance and accounting teams up-to-date on changes in US GAAP, IFRS, and UK GAAP. Foster a culture of continuous learning and compliance.
Process Improvement:
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency, quality, and scalability of technical accounting functions.

Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Certification:
Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.
Experience:

Minimum of 12 years of progressive accounting experience, including significant exposure to technical accounting and policy development.
Public Accounting Background:
Experience with a national…