Principal, Accounting Policy

Posted:
8/4/2026, 4:18:13 AM

Location(s):
Alabama, United States ⋅ Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Accounting

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it.
We help protect our customers against life’s uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you’ll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.

Protective is seeking a Principal, Accounting Policy to serve as a key advisor on complex accounting, regulatory, and financial reporting matters impacting the organization. This highly visible role will partner with Finance, Investment Accounting, Actuarial, Financial Reporting, and business leaders to evaluate technical accounting issues, guide implementation of new accounting standards, and provide accounting expertise for significant transactions.
 
The ideal candidate combines deep technical accounting knowledge with strong stakeholder influence, project management, financial reporting, and presentation skills to facilitate internal discussion and help ensure compliance with evolving U.S. GAAP, Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP), and emerging regulatory requirements
The internal title for this role is Principal, Financial Reporting. #LI-AP1

Employee Benefits:  
We aim to protect the wellbeing of our employees and their families with a broad benefits offering. In addition to offering comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, we support emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program. Work/life balance is important and Protective offers a variety of paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day). The financial health of our employees is just as important as physical and emotional health.  Some of the financial wellbeing benefits include contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.   

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Company’s benefit plans.

Accommodations for Applicants with a Disability:
If you require an accommodation to complete the application and recruitment process due to a disability, please email [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application and recruitment process.

Please note that the above email is solely for individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation.  General employment questions should not be sent through this process.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting, retaining, and growing an inclusive workforce.

Protective

Website: http://www.protective.com/

Headquarter Location: Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Employee Count: 1001-5000

Year Founded: 1907

IPO Status: Delisted

Industries: Finance ⋅ Financial Services ⋅ Insurance

Visa Sponsorship: Sponsors work visas