Principal Accountant - Financial Reporting

Ameriprise Financial has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Accountant - Financial Reporting role! The individual in this role is responsible for the preparation and timely completion of disclosures for external reports filed with regulators and monitoring changes in accounting guidance and new transactions and events. They are also responsible for the quality and accuracy of disclosures and ensuring compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), SEC, insurance statutory, or other regulatory requirements. Responsibilities Prepare and review disclosures for external reports filed with the regulators on a periodic basis, primarily quarterly. Review of work paper documentation prepared by financial reporting staff. Ensure that disclosures are in compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC, Insurance statutory, or other applicable regulatory requirements. Negotiate with internal business partners to ensure quality and timely information is provided. Monitor changes in accounting guidance and new transactions/events and work with business partners to update disclosures in a timely manner. Communicate disclosure changes to management, including preparation of impact analysis and accounting memos that document issues in a clear and comprehensive manner. Provide qualitative analysis around regulatory, management and/or board reporting. Team with internal and external partners to understand prioritize and review sophisticated analysis, reports and accounting transactions and implement any changes needed. Maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting. Complete requests and connect with external auditors and examiners/regulators. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field 5+ years' experience in accounting Proven ability to lead through change and handle detailed work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Strong attention to detail and ability to problem solve Strategic and independent thinker with the ability to quickly adapt to change Strong oral and written communication skills Preferred Qualifications Master's degree CPA (active or inactive) Experience using Workiva reporting platform, including XBRL tagging Proficiency with Workday General Ledger Ability to navigate U.S. GAAP guidance and SEC regulations and publications