Marsh · 11 hours ago
Lead Accounting Advisory & Policy Director
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$138K/yr - $276K/yr
10+ years expMarsh is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, and they are seeking a Lead Accounting Advisory and Policy Director to join their high-performing Controllership Team. The role involves establishing accounting policies, engaging with regulators, and providing accounting guidance during deal structuring and contract negotiations.
ConsultingInsuranceRisk Management
Responsibilities
Help establish accounting policy group to engage with accounting advocacy with regulators
Be our subject matter expert on accounting and reporting issues, specifically revenue recognition
Partner and assist the business and functional groups on deals and contracts
Work in a fast-paced environment in a company with strong values
Join a stable company and a well-respected global brand
Lead and establish the group to engage with regulators (the SEC and the FASB) and trade groups to ensure Marsh McLennan’s views are represented
Develop policies and procedures to ensure dissemination and consistency of accounting policy globally including updating financial reporting and accounting policy content
Conduct research and document conclusions on specific accounting matters that arise within the Global Controller network
Partner with the business and functional teams to assist in providing accounting guidance during deal structuring and contract negotiations
Act as a subject matter expert on accounting and reporting issues and responds to inquiries by Global & Regional Controllers, Operating Company Financial management and Business Leaders
Review financial statements and provides guidance on disclosure
Lead and coordinate completion of special projects (ESG, global GAAP and IFRS policies)
Advise management of any new guidance released from the SEC, FINRA, IASB and FASB, which will have implications on the organization
Ensure implementation plans for new accounting standards, appropriately considers the Company's ongoing Sarbanes Oxley compliance requirements
Manage staff in matrix environment and ensure integration and quality of team members' work including both written, verbal, and presentation to the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline
10 years or more of technical accounting experience
Certified public accountant
Experience with revenue, consolidation and business combination accounting and experience with comment letters and accounting advocacy activities
Preferred
Having experience working at the Big 4 preferably at the National Office or Accounting Advisory Services
Be highly analytical
Have excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
Have strong interpersonal skills
Have a successful track record interacting with business leaders
Benefits
Health and welfare benefits
Tuition assistance
401K savings
Other retirement programs
Employee assistance programs
Company
Marsh
Marsh provides insurance brokering and risk management services for enterprises.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.21M2022-07-01Series Unknown· $0.21M
Leadership Team
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Levee Brooks
Chief Operating Officer, North America
David Liston
US and Canada Chief Commercial Officer
Recent News
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