Financial Reporting Consultant - Project Accountant

Securian Financial • Saint Paul, MN

1d • $73,700 - $136,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in high-impact financial reporting initiatives across the organization. In this role, you will lead and execute complex workstreams tied to mergers and acquisitions, finance system implementations, and organizational changes—helping shape how financial reporting evolves at Securian. You’ll partner closely with cross-functional teams to integrate new entities, support process improvements, and influence the future direction of our financial reporting capabilities.

Requirements

• Significant experience in accounting or financial reporting, with strong knowledge of GAAP principles; experience within insurance or actuarial environments is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead or coordinate complex projects and workstreams.
• Understanding of state, SEC, NAIC, FINRA, industry, and rating agency reporting requirements.
• General understanding of STAT and IFRS accounting principles as they relate to regulated entities.
• Working knowledge of federal income tax considerations as they relate to financial reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Accounting
• Collaboration
• Critical Thinking
• Detail-Oriented
• Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Verbal Communications

Responsibilities

• Participate in large-scale, companywide projects and initiatives.
• Lead and coordinate workstreams related to integration of mergers and acquisitions across multiple functional teams.
• Align newly acquired entities into the Securian Financial's close calendar, accounting policies and procedures.
• Collaborate on the implementation and maintenance of emerging GAAP, STAT, and potentially IFRS accounting policies and reporting requirements.
• Support finance-related system implementations, upgrades, and ongoing financial reporting activities.
• Communicate key updates, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Leave programs (parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave)
• Nine company paid holidays
• Company-funded pension plan
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution up to 10 percent of eligible earnings
• Medical, dental and vision coverage from the first day of employment
• Volunteer paid time off
• Dollar-for-dollar matching gift program
• Associate Resource Groups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed