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Marsh McLennan Inc. Lead Accounting Advisory & Policy Director in NEW YORK, New York
Marsh is seeking a Lead Accounting Advisory and Policy Director to join our high-performing Controllership Team. This is a hybrid role with three days per week required in our NYC office. What can you expect? Help establish accounting policy group to engage with accounting advocacy with regulatorsBe our subject matter expert on accounting and reporting issues, specifically revenue recognition.Partner and assist the business and functional groups on deals and contractsWork in a fast-paced environment in a company with strong valuesJoin a stable company and a well-respected global brand We will count on you to: Lead and establish the group to engage with regulators (the SEC and the FASB) and trade groups to ensure Marsh's views are representedDevelop policies and procedures to ensure dissemination and consistency of accounting policy globally including updating financial reporting and accounting policy contentConduct research and document conclusions on specific accounting matters that arise within the Global Controller networkPartner with the business and functional teams to assist in providing accounting guidance during deal structuring and contract negotiationsAct as a subject matter expert on accounting and reporting issues and responds to inquiries by Global & Regional Controllers, Operating Company Financial management and Business LeadersReview financial statements and provides guidance on disclosureLead 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 organizationEnsure implementation plans for new accounting standards, appropriately considers the Company's ongoing Sarbanes Oxley compliance requirementsManage staff in matrix environment and ensure integration and quality of team members' work including both written, verbal, and presentation to the organization What you need to have: Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline10 years or more of technical accounting experienceCertified public accountantExperience with revenue, consolidation and business combination accounting and experience with comment letters and accounting advocacy activities What makes you stand out? Having experience working at the Big 4 preferably at the National Office or Accounting Advisory ServicesBe highly analyticalHave excellent communications skills, both verbal and writtenHave strong interpersonal skillsHave a successful track record interacting with business leaders Why join us? We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being. Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit corporate.marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X. Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (in