Senior Accounting Manager – Benefits Accounting

Senior Manager, Accounting – Benefits Accounting

Tampa, FL | Primarily Onsite

Compensation: $140K–$155K base + 15% target bonus

Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.

A large, established organization is seeking a Senior Manager of Accounting with specialized experience in pension, OPEB, and employee benefits accounting. This is a senior-level accounting leadership opportunity within a complex corporate environment, with responsibility for benefit-related accounting, financial reporting, and team development.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with the ability to partner across Finance, HR, external actuaries, and auditors.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and financial reporting related to pension, retirement, and employee benefit plans
• Manage accounting requirements under ASC 715 and related U.S. GAAP guidance
• Partner with external actuaries on pension and OPEB calculations and reporting
• Review benefit-related journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement activity
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting
• Coordinate with external auditors and provide supporting documentation
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting processes
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, HR, and other business leaders

Qualifications

• CPA required
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Direct pension and/or OPEB accounting experience required
• Strong knowledge of ASC 715
• Experience working with actuaries and benefit-related financial reporting
• External audit experience
• Prior leadership, management, or significant project leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls

Preferred Experience

• Public company xevrcyc or large corporate accounting environment
• Public accounting background
• SEC reporting exposure
• Experience within a highly regulated industry

Compensation & Benefits

• $140K–$155K base salary
• 15% target annual bonus
• Company-funded pension
• 401(k) with company match and potential additional company contribution
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• PTO and paid holidays
• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities

Work Environment

• Tampa, FL
• Primarily onsite, approximately 4 days per week
• Relocation candidates considered