Accounting Policy Director

Together we fight for everyone’s opportunity for a better financial future.



We will do this together — with customers, partners and colleagues. We will fight for others, not against: We will stand up for and champion everyone’s access to opportunities. The status quo is not good enough … we believe every individual and every community deserves access to financial opportunities. We are determined to support both individuals and communities in reaching a better financial future. We know that reaching this future depends on our actions today



Like our Purpose Statement, Voya believes in being bold and committed to action. We are committed to a work environment where the differences that we are born with — and those we acquire throughout our lives — are understood, valued and intentionally pursued. We believe that our employees own our culture and have a responsibility to foster an environment where we all feel comfortable bringing our whole selves to work. Purposefully bringing our differences together to positively influence our culture, serve our clients and enrich our communities is essential to our vision



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Get to Know the Opportunity:



Voya is seeking an Accounting Policy Director with strong technical accounting skills and ability to research and interpret complex accounting issues in a SOX environment



The Contributions You'll Make:

• Manage technical accounting activities including evaluation and implementation of new accounting standards under US GAAP and Statutory accounting


• Research, interpretation, and documentation of accounting treatment for complex and/or unusual and nonroutine transactions


• Ability to act as a subject matter expert


• Establish, document, and manage internal technical accounting policies ensuring they continue to be relevant as US GAAP and Statutory guidance as the business evolves


• Perform peer research to understand if accounting policies are in line with industry standards


• Draft technical communications and educational materials for distribution to the finance organization and to Executives


• Collaborate with business unit partners to provide accounting advice and analysis on technical accounting issues to ensure matters are resolved timely


• Participate and/or lead industry discussions on emerging US GAAP and Statutory guidance with the ACLI and other industry organizations


• Draft comment letters to the FASB as needed on Exposure Drafts issued


• Liaise and coordinate with internal and external auditors


• Facilitate training on various accounting topics as needed


• Review 10-K and 10-Q disclosures related to significant accounting policies


• Draft 10-K and 10-Q disclosures for newly issued accounting standards


• Maintain and comply with controls under SOX

Minimum Knowledge & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting


• Minimum 10 years of technical accounting experience including accounting policy research and implementation


• Big 4 experience


• Active CPA license


• Expertise in US GAAP and Statutory accounting rules


• Strong communication and partnership skills


• Excellent written, analytical problem solving, verbal, listening, presentation, and facilitation skills.


• Proficiency in documenting/implementing technical areas of accounting


• Highly self motivated with the ability to work independently


• Knowledge and ability to comply with SOX controls related to accounting transactions and implementations


• Ability to provide oversight across multiple initiatives or projects from inception to conclusion


• Proficient in a Microsoft Windows environment (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Teams)

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Compensation Pay Disclosure:



Voya is committed to pay that’s fair and equitable, which means comparable pay for comparable roles and responsibilities



The below annual base salary range reflects the expected hiring range(s) for this position in the location(s) listed. In addition to base salary, Voya offers incentive opportunities (i.e., annual cash incentives, sales incentives, and/or long-term incentives) based on the role to reward the achievement of annual performance objectives. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Voya Financial is willing to pay at the time of this posting



Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted salary range based upon the candidate’s geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked

$132,580 - $165,730 USD


Be Well. Stay Well


Voya provides the resources that can make a difference in your lives. To us, this means thriving physically, financially, socially and emotionally. Voya benefits are designed to help you do just that. That’s why we offer an array of plans, programs, tools and resources with one goal in mind: To help you and your family be well and stay well



What We Offer

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans


• 401(k) Savings plan – with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)


• Voya Retirement Plan – employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)


• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year


• Paid time off – including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.


• Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per calendar year

Critical Skills


At Voya, we have identified the following critical skills which are key to success in our culture:

• Customer Focused: Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations.


• Critical Thinking: Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution.


• Team Mentality: Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals.


• Business Acumen: Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions.


• Learning Agility: Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage.

Equal Employment Opportunity


Voya Financial is an equal-opportunity employer. Voya Financial provides equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by state or local law.
















Reasonable Accommodations


Voya is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Voya will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please reference

resources for applicants with disabilities
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