Finance Reporting Manager

Swiss Re • Kansas City, MO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This management position oversees financial reporting and analysis of assigned legal entities in the U.S. You'll lead a team to deliver valuable insights to other finance and business functions through expert and timely information while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in the life insurance industry or audit experience, including team leadership responsibilities
• Four-year Accounting for Finance degree; CPA certification or equivalent preferable
• Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. Statutory accounting and reporting standards for life insurance companies
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage through influence to ensure successful execution of deliverables
• Strong track record of implementing process improvements and driving efficiency initiatives

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing regulatory relationships and responding to regulatory inquiries
• Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and reporting requirements
• Familiarity with data visualization tools and financial systems implementation
• Experience mentoring and developing finance professionals
• Project management certification or demonstrated project leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team responsible for high-quality US Statutory financial reporting for assigned legal entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to regulatory and internal governance requirements
• Direct and oversee comprehensive financial and variance analysis, clearly communicating results and key drivers to senior finance and business stakeholders
• Establish and maintain robust internal control activities within the reporting process, identifying issues and implementing effective remediation strategies
• Drive innovation by identifying opportunities for process improvement, including automation and standardization, and leading implementation efforts
• Build and nurture strategic relationships with internal partners and external stakeholders to support reporting and analytical objectives
• Mentor and coach team members to develop their technical and soft skills, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth

Benefits

• Total compensation approach considering base pay, short- and long-term incentives, and benefits offered

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees