Asst Dir, Accounting - Underwriting

complex financial case consultations.

• As needed, communicates directly with NM financial representatives, clients, outside CPAs, and attorneys on complex cases.

• Provides financial expertise to all levels of leadership across the enterprise.

• Provides leadership and technical expertise to committees and projects across the enterprise.

• Provides technical expertise for underwriter training and development. Delivers training on complex financial topics.

• Resolves complex case escalations by providing technical and standard-setter expertise.

• Maintains the highest level of current accounting, business valuation and estate planning knowledge through continuing education and the review of professional publications.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting

• CPA designation preferred

• Minimum of 7 years of experience

• Superior analytical and decision-making skills that balance flexibility, critical thinking and judgement.

• High degree of personal initiative and the ability to work independently and deliver timely results in a fast-paced production environment.

• Ability to train, develop and mentor underwriters.

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Compensation Range:

Pay Range - Start:

$89,040.00

Pay Range - End:

$165,360.00

Northwestern Mutual pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement in the salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. At Northwestern Mutual, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Please note that the salary range listed in the posting is the standard pay structure. Positions in certain locations (such as California) may provide an increase on the standard pay structure based on the location. Please click here for additional information relating to location-based pay structures.

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