Director of Technical Accounting

CFS

West Hartford, CT

$150,000–$200,000 Per Year

Today

Job Description

Director of Technical Accounting
Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 + bonus
Hartford, CT area

Why This Director of Technical Accounting Opportunity Stands Out:

Hybrid schedule
6% match on the 401k & very strong PTO policy
No cap on salary or bonus!
Position open due to retirement
Serve as the organization's lead authority on Statutory Accounting Principles, GAAP, IFRS, and NAIC reporting requirements.
Partner directly with portfolio managers, investment professionals, auditors, regulators, and insurance company clients on complex accounting and reporting matters.
Very low turnover rate
Shape accounting policy and provide guidance on sophisticated investment products
Lead the firm's response to evolving regulatory and accounting requirements impacting insurance investment portfolios.
Drive reporting enhancements and mentor accounting professionals while influencing strategic business decisions.
Join a highly respected firm serving the industry for over 40 years

Key Responsibilities for the Director of Technical Accounting:

Provide technical accounting leadership related to Statutory Accounting Principles, GAAP, IFRS, NAIC guidance, and insurance investment accounting regulations.
Research, interpret, and communicate accounting and regulatory developments while developing accounting policies, technical memoranda, and formal accounting positions.
Advise stakeholders on the accounting implications of complex investment transactions, including fixed income securities, structured products, derivatives, and alternative investments.
Oversee technical support for regulatory filings, annual statements, audits, examinations, and client reporting requirements.
Lead cross-functional initiatives with investment, operations, compliance, legal, and technology teams to strengthen reporting accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications for the Director of Technical Accounting:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
6+ years of insurance investment accounting experience.
Expertise in Statutory Accounting Principles, GAAP, IFRS, and NAIC reporting requirements.

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Numbers & Facts

Location	West Hartford, CT
Industry	Financial Services
Salary	$150,000–$200,000 Per Year
Company Size	500 to 999 employees
Year Founded	1994
Website	http://www.cfstaffing.com/

About Company

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.