Senior Director - Benefits Accounting Leader
WTW • Chicago, IL • Full Time
Posted on Wed, Sep 2, 2026
As Benefits Accounting Leader, you will serve as a subject matter expert responsible for providing technical accounting and financial reporting guidance related to retirement (defined benefit and defined contribution), retiree healthcare and other employee benefit programs to clients and client teams. You will be part of a team which collaborates on client advisories, technical memos, and client webcasts/seminars to provide insights to clients and consultants on relevant accounting and financial reporting topics for FASB, IFRS, and SEC accounting and financial reporting developments. In addition, you will work directly with clients’ Finance / Controller functions and their auditors to address application of accounting and financial reporting standards. The Role: Aid WTW consultants and clients on challenging accounting and financial reporting issues under US GAAP and IFRS, including de-risking, corporate restructurings, M&A, and benefit plan design projects. Help interpret and provide guidance to WTW consultants and clients on changes to financial reporting under US GAAP and IFRS related to employee benefits and related matters. Co-lead client benefits accounting training seminar geared towards mid- to upper level finance and benefits professionals. Lead client-specific benefits accounting training sessions for sizeable organizations. Coordinate with North America Actuarial Leadership and Global Benefits Accounting teams, to develop and maintain intellectual capital, client advisories, and perspective on benefits accounting issues which arise under US GAAP and IFRS Present at national and local events for WTW consultants and client continuing education purposes. Assist with client new business proposals for actuarial consulting and coordination work Maintain North America Retirement’s relationships with national accounting firms, and FASB staff Partner with Professional Excellence and Actuarial Leadership teams to maintain financial reporting quality and accuracy of financial statement disclosure reports.
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