Accounting Manager

FBL Financial Group, Inc.•West Des Moines, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working with and leading a talented, experienced team. The ideal candidate is results-focused, analytically strong, and comfortable navigating complex processes while balancing multiple priorities. Farm Bureau Financial Services makes insurance simple for client/members and values a culture where integrity, teamwork, passion, service, leadership and accountability are central. The company has an 80-year commitment to protecting livelihoods and futures and fostering an environment where employees thrive.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (Accounting or Finance preferred) with 8+ years’ relevant experience.
Supervisory experience.
Certified Public Accountant designation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and capable of dealing with all levels of employees as well as outside professionals.
Advanced specialized knowledge of insurance statutory accounting and filings requirements.
Results-oriented with strong analytical and decision-making skills.
Ability to work independently and manage a team of professionals.
Proficiency with Excel and ability to learn other software applications specific to the job.
Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are not able to sponsor now or in the future, or take over sponsorship of, an employment visa or work authorization for this role. For example, we are not able to sponsor OPT status.

Responsibilities

Oversee departmental financial functions, including internal and external reporting for our life insurance companies, contribute significantly to the corporate planning process, and provide analysis that delivers clear, actionable financial insights to management. Advise leadership on financial results, trends, and emerging issues.
Proactively research, investigate, make recommendations and implement changes in areas with potential to have a financial benefit to the Companies. This includes driving process improvement throughout the department to improve efficiencies and allow focus on value added activities.
Facilitate the efficient, accurate, and timely completion of internal and external audits and inquiries.
Responsible for staff development through selection, training, motivating, and performance management. Plan, assign, monitor and adjust workload of employees as needed.