Senior Manager - Technical Accounting Policy Research
Job Description:
Aon is a global leader in risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human capital and management consulting, and outsourcing with more than 43,000 employees in 500 offices in more than 120 countries. We integrate customized services, leverage expertise across industries and apply business knowledge to our clients’ strategic goals. Aon helps clients anticipate how change intersects with opportunity. Each of our clients has unique business needs, so we have developed expertise for a complete range of business processes, products and industries. Aon’s account and relationship managers form a comprehensive perspective of our clients’ organizations, matching our expertise to their business strategy.
Minimum education required: 4 year accounting degree; CPA required
Minimum work experience required: 7-10 years experience in accounting
Special skills required:
- Proficient with Excel & Word applications.
- Applies intermediate to advanced financial reporting skills to the position.
- Thorough understanding of U.S. GAAP.
- Possesses strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to interact with all levels of the organization, including top management (including CEO, CFO, chief legal officer and business unit CEOs).
- SFAS 146, SFAS 141 / 141(R), SFAS 144, SFAS 142, SFAS 123(R), SAB 104, SOP 97-2, SFAS 143 / FIN 47, SFAS 13, SFAS 160, SFAS 109 / FIN 48, SOX.
Description of duties & responsibilities:
- Interprets internal Aon and external accounting rules and regulations and advises Aon financial management.
- Interacts regularly with the independent public accountants or outside consultants on accounting policy matters.
- Reviews all new exposure drafts and final rules from the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), Emerging Issues Task Force and Securities and Exchange Commission, identifies relevant issues and communicates guidance to management.
- Project lead on special projects where expert guidance in accounting policy matters is required.
- Counsels mergers and acquisition teams on accounting issues impacting negotiations.
- Analyzes due diligence and purchase accounting work performed.
- Evaluates various contracts (employment, purhcase, sale) to identify potential accounting issues.
- Develops new or updates internal accounting policies and procedures.
- Identifies changing reporting requirements for Aon’s SEC filings.
- Partners with external consultants in annual analysis of goodwill impairment or other special projects.
- Facilitates meetings with other accounting personnel within Aon to discuss internal accounting policies and procedure issues.
- Trains business unit personnel, where necessary, on accounting policies
Supervises one person.
Aon offers competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, continuing education & training, a unique internal advancement program, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
Aon’s professionals are unwavering in their client focus and integrity. We promote diversity, professional development, frugality and stewardship, applying a disciplined non-bureaucratic approach to help our clients realize their business potential. Drawing on our experienced team as a competitive advantage, Aon employees have the freedom to take risks, foster innovation, champion for change and replicate best practices.
For more information about Aon Corporation, visit our website at http://www.aon.com.
Aon is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. M/F/D/V
DISCLAIMER:
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.