Senior Accounting Manager – Benefits Accounting

Job Description

Senior Manager, Accounting – Benefits Accounting

Tampa, FL | Primarily Onsite

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

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 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