Lead Financial Strategist - P&C Insurance (PLANO)

Why USAA?

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values honesty, integrity, loyalty and service define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

The Opportunity

Our Financial Accountant Lead supports USAA's accounting and reporting teams as it relates to policy development and implementation. Reviews and actions on complex accounting and regulatory standards with the ability to effectively communicate and provide expert counsel and recommendations to senior management regarding accounting, financial analysis, and reporting on policies and practices.

We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in one of the following locations : San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, or Charlotte, NC.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What you'll do :

Leads adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Statutory Accounting Principles (STAT) accounting and reporting research activities and provides appropriate technical accounting interpretation on the application of GAAP and STAT to finance and accounting employees and senior management.

Creates, maintains and ensures implementation of appropriate accounting policies and best practices.

Evaluates and analyzes proposed transactions for accounting implications and potential impact of proposed accounting standards, and prepares documentation supporting USAA's accounting positions taken on significant or complex transactions.

Assesses the impact of new accounting standards to USAA and leads implementation across affected functional areas.

Assists with drafting comment letters to the FASB or NAIC on proposed accounting standards and represents USAA on several influential external accounting committees.

Accountable for USAA's position with regards to E&Y's technical accounting and reporting inquiries.

Identifies and documents accounting and business requirements impacting USAA systems and processes (including up and downstream).

Supports various company or line of business specific initiatives as it relates to assessing accounting, reporting and disclosure implications.

Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

What you have :

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; OR a Bachelor's degree in another field coupled with a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree when coupled with a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.

8 years of accounting or related work experience performing accounting functions including preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations and preparing financial results for internal and external purposes or other similar experience required.

Subject matter expert knowledge and application of accounting and / or financial services industry data sources

Expert knowledge and application of GAAP and STAT or regulatory accounting practices.

Demonstrated ability to partner and communicate effectively with internal and external team members.

Expert on financial or accounting data analysis techniques and statistical methodologies.

Expert on relevant technical accounting and reporting disciplines.

Experience identifying and documenting accounting / financial processes.

Experience leading direct or cross-matrixed team members.

What sets you apart :

P&C Reinsurance accounting background.

Exposure to statutory reporting and Schedule F.

Compensation range : The salary range for this position is : $114,080 - $218,030 .

USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).

Compensation : USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

Benefits : At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.

For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.

USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.