Accounting Manager, Statutory Analyst/Analyics

Overview

This role is part of the statutory team and plays a critical part in ensuring timely and accurate reporting of financial information in compliance with statutory accounting principles and internal policies across various subsidiaries. The position also leads preparation of a comprehensive statutory analytics package, develops analytical tools supporting statutory financial statements, and helps maintain data integrity and a robust control environment.

The role requires significant collaboration with multiple areas of the Finance organization, including controllership and investments, as well as component teams and business unit leaders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee timely and accurate delivery of the quarterly and annual statutory analytics package for each insurance subsidiary.
• Oversee timely and accurate delivery of statutory reporting for various subsidiaries.
• Partner with the broader statutory accounting team to prepare and review key financial statement disclosures.
• Collaborate with Controllership, Systems/IT, Finance Center, and other key functions to ensure complex transactions are properly reflected in statutory financial statements.
• Ensure issues during quarter close are timely identified and resolved, and maintain a strong feedback loop to drive continuous process improvement.
• Strengthen the control environment and implement process improvements, with a focus on enhancing technology use and developing automated solutions as the organization transforms the Finance function.
• Support and contribute to projects and workstreams related to significant transactions and ad hoc activities, such as acquisitions and capital transactions.

Requirements

• Qualified CPA or CPA candidate preferred (not required) with a minimum of 7+ years of experience in the life insurance or annuity business with a background in STAT or GAAP.
• Proficiency with general ledger software and excellent Excel skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, including structuring and influencing/persuading senior leaders.
• Experience operating in a dynamic, transformational environment where change is embraced and used to drive process improvement.
• Demonstrated strong business and financial acumen, along with advanced change management and project management skills.
• Demonstrated past success creating or significantly upgrading the function and instilling a culture of continuous process improvement.
• Highly influential and able to flex leadership style based on the situation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation development and delivery, with the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Resilient and tenacious, with a strong drive to persevere.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive benefits are offered as part of the total compensation package, including:

• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options, mental health support, and wellness initiatives.
• Retirement Savings: In the U.S., a 401(k) Plan with dollar-for-dollar company matching up to 6% of eligible pay, plus a company contribution equal to 3% of eligible pay (subject to annual IRS limits and Plan terms). Company contributions vest immediately.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling services and resources.
• Matching charitable donations: 1:1 matching up to $5,000.
• Volunteer Time Off: Up to 16 volunteer hours annually.
• Paid Time Off: At least 24 Paid Time Off (PTO) days for eligible employees.

Location

• Hub offices: Houston, TX; Jersey City, NJ; Woodland Hills, CA.
• This role is subject to a hybrid working policy for hub-office-based positions, with benefits of working both in an office and remotely.
• Full remote candidates may be considered outside these areas.

Additional Information

• Estimated travel percentage: No Travel
• Relocation provided: No

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable federal, state, and local fair employment laws, considering qualified applicants based on job-related qualifications without regard to protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are provided to job applicants and employees as required by law.