Director, Financial Accounting and Reporting

Leads the accounting, financial reporting, and financial analysis functions and other analyses for assigned LOB. Supports projects and other strategic initiatives across assigned LOB entities both domestic and internationally, including acquisitions and joint ventures. Works closely with the executive team in Global Accounting, Financial Budget & Controlling, Risk and Compliance.

Responsible for following applicable accounting and reporting guidance, and government and industry regulatory requirements that can withstand scrutiny and challenge. This includes ensuring policies and procedures are followed specific to the NAIC’s Model Audit Rule (MAR), including financial analysis, review of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting

Directs the preparation and review of financial statements for assigned LOB

Acts as key point of contact for assigned LOB companies with all Finance teams and ensures timely, accurate reporting of accounting and analysis results

Develops innovative ideas and strategies to streamline reporting and disseminates information while considering both external factors (e.g. market, financial, industry) and internal factors (e.g. financial strategies and processes)

Monitors both financial and control risks for assigned LOB companies as it relates to reporting; and communicates results with external parties, including but not limited to external auditors, internal auditors, and regulators

Works directly with internal and external auditors to review, evaluate, and implements controls in process and systems specific to assigned LOB

Reviews entries to the general ledger to ensure accuracy and compliance

with established accounting principles and procedures

Monitors and implements internal controls and new accounting guidance to ensure proper compliance and protection of company’s interests

Works cross-functionally to assist in the preparation of financial forecasts and budgets for the development of strategic business plans for the company

Recommends and implements changes in financial policies and procedures that serve the company’s needs and provides continuous quality improvements

Monitors performance of direct reports; provide prompt and objective coaching and counseling; conducts performance reviews; approves performance appraisals initiated by direct reports; and recommends salary increases

Assures effective communications are maintained within areas of responsibility; where appropriate, informs employees as to plans and progress; conducts employee discussion sessions at regular and frequent intervals

Prioritizes, assigns, and distributes work of the department personnel to ensure responsibility is at the appropriate level and team member skills are developed to support the department’s business needs

Monitors unit turnover, productivity, and overall performance to ensure adequate staffing and performance that meets department standards

Participates in the interviewing and hiring process for open positions within the department …