Director, Financial Reporting (Remote)

Responsible for the preparation, analysis, and presentation of the Asset Protection Division’s financial results.  Supervises the production of statutory and GAAP reports/statements to ensure their timely and accurate filing. Leadership and oversight of APD accounting group in Saint Louis and virtually, audit liaison support, and TPA reviews.  Also provide support on various APD projects such as Project Unify. 

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the preparation of the internal GAAP financial reports for the Asset Protection Division.  Report results and explain variances to senior management
• Preparation of the GAAP Financial Statements for the APD legal entities
• Oversee the preparation of the Statutory Statements
• Manage and lead the activities of the APD accounting staff (hybrid and virtual staff).  This includes providing leadership, employee development and engagement for these departments   
• Coordinate the preparation of material for auditors, examiners, and state insurance departments. 
• Provide support for various APD projects such as Project Unify 
• Regular contact with senior management in Sales, Marketing, Compliance, Claims, Risk Management, IT, Project Management and Product Management Departments.  Regular contact with Birmingham personnel, insurance regulators, outside auditors, customers, agents, brokers and reinsurers.  Regular contact with senior officers of APD.

Professional qualifications and requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required including a CPA and/or MBA highly desired
• FLMI or other professional designation desirable
• 10-15 years of financial/insurance accounting experience
• 8-10 years managerial experience
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, various software packages and databases
• Knowledge of insurance industry, GAAP and statutory accounting required
• Experience in the Vehicle Service Contract business preferred
• Advanced skills in the following areas: self-directing, analytical, problem solving, written & oral communication, demonstrated leadership and managerial skills, motivating, evaluating and counseling, organized, multi-task and time management with demanding deadlines, exercise judgment in planning and independent thinking, strong interpersonal skills

Protective’s targeted salary range for this position is $110,000 to $150,000. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to, job location, skills, and experience. The range listed is just one component of Protective’s total compensation package for employees.This position also offers additional incentive opportunities [through an annual incentive based on individual and Company performance] OR [through cash compensation as part of a sales incentive plan (SIP). Apply