Manager General Accounting (Remote)

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.
Basic Purpose and Objective of the Position:
This position will be responsible for leading the Reinsurance Cession Team, which is responsible for monthly close, reconciliations,  settlements, and reporting for our reinsurance clients.  The position has 6 direct reports and is expected to ensure accuracy, efficient processes, strive for continuous improvement, and align lines of business gained via acquisitions.  The candidate must have strong communication and collaboration skills as the position requires frequent interaction with cross functional teams and high profile external clients.  The position is also expected to guide and mentor team employees.

Responsibilities

• Leading, Coaching, and Mentoring/Training Employees.  Prioritize team tasks.
• Define and implement process improvements amongst the team
• Review work completed by team members
• Assist on inquiries/report requests/general questions from internal and external customers
• Lead projects with impacts to cession team

Qualifications/Education

• Accounting or Finance Degree Required
• At least 5 years of accounting experience
• Proven track record of process improvements required
• Leadership skills required
• Insurance / reinsurance experience is preferred

Protective’s targeted salary range for this position is $66,500 to $115,000. 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).
Employee Benefits:  We aim to protect our employees' wellbeing through a broad benefits offering. For example, we protect physical wellbeing through health, dental and vision insurance. We protect mental wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program. We protect time away from work with a variety of paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day). We protect financial wellbeing through 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.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Protective, we are committed to providing an inclusive culture where all employees are able to fully contribute and thrive. Our goal is to grow and develop our people, attract diverse talent and support strong, diverse communities.
We support diversity, equity, and inclusion by working to develop a culture of inclusion and belonging led by leaders who develop potential and embrace all skills and abilities. Our aim is to create an equitable environment for all leaders and employees that will drive performance and impact business strategy. In this way, we can increase overall diversity for leadership roles and pipelines of talent by maturing our hiring practices, robust development opportunities and focus on retention of key talent.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting, retaining, and growing the talents of a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Accommodations for Applicants with a Disability:If you require an accommodation to complete the application and recruitment process due to a disability, please email martina.winston@protective.com.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. Apply