.Job Description and ResponsibilitiesPrimary Purpose:Drive accounting initiatives by managing assigned accounting functions, programs and processes, directing accounting transformation andacquisition activities critical to governance and overseeing the completion of assigned accounting projects while providing consistency,efficiency, and synergy. Coordinate and supervise a group or section of accountants and participate in the most complex general accountingprojects.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentionedbelow. Specific activities may change from time to time.- Direct resolution of accounting technical problems and assist/support staff- Liaison between staff and technical accounting leads/directors- Review and approve work prepared by various staff members, including entries and reconciliations- Maintain journals or subsidiary ledgers- Analyze and reconcile accounts including researching cause of discrepancies- Perform financial and operating analyzes- Research Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and statutory accounting guidance, summarize key points,recommend associated accounting policies, entries or disclosures, and implement change- Make recommendations for system, process, policy and procedure changes and follow through with recommendations toimplementation- Assist in coordinating with internal auditors, external auditors and insurance department examiners- Assist with and coordinate team/staff development- Lead and participate in various special projects- Lead and participate in implementation of new initiatives- Assist with completing necessary statutory reporting for assigned insurance companies, including drafting new disclosures- Assist with preparing external and internal GAAP financial data- Review accounting issues and procedures and make recommendations regarding the implementation of accounting policies**Requirements**:Minimum Skills and Competencies:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be madeto enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions