Lead Investment Accountant (HYBRID)

Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.•Worcester, MA

68d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Corporate Controller's team is currently seeking a Lead Investment Accountant in our Worcester, MA location. This is a full time, exempt role. Position is eligible for Hybrid/Flex work arrangement. POSITION OVERVIEW: Takes a lead role on U.S. GAAP and Statutory accounting and reporting functions and projects. Responsible for more complex accounting and analysis. Operates with considerable independence. May mentor and lead more junior team members.

Requirements

Minimum 4+ years of experience with a "Big 4" CPA firm in the attest function and/or 3-5 years of progressive investment accounting/reporting experience.
A bachelor's degree in accounting is required, a relevant master's degree is a plus.
A current CPA license or actively pursuing a CPA license is preferred.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and Power BI/Fabric, and data analytics skills, preferred.
A track record of success, both academically and professionally, including demonstrated leadership qualities.
Analytical Thinking - Applies analytical techniques, e.g., separating a complex whole into its parts or elements to resolve problems or issues.
Problem Solving - Thinks critically and anticipates, recognizes, identifies, and develops solutions to problems in a timely manner.
Collaboration - Involves others to leverage additional knowledge or skills that lead to increased understanding. Obtains shared commitment to the improvement or success of an event or project.
Finance and Accounting Knowledge - Understands and applies financial and accounting principles to analyze financial results, track budgets, set pricing and rates, and report financials.
Flexibility - Easily adapts to new, different, or changing situations, requirements, or priorities. Has an understanding and appreciation of individual differences. Works effectively with varied persons and/or groups.
Influencing Others - Communicates ideas or positions in a persuasive manner that build support, agreement, or commitment. Takes actions that directly or indirectly influence others to create buy-in, gain trust, and motivate actions in others or win concessions without damaging relationships.
Ability to use a personal computer and standard office equipment.
Ability to work in a deadline driven environment.
Ability to work cooperatively.
Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods (75 - 90%)
Ability to travel, as needed.

Responsibilities

Provide input to management on employee talent management assessment & review.
May serve as a subject matter expert and have accountability & responsibility for an accounting process (i.e. oversee the completion and accuracy of an entire reporting deliverable such as an analysis binder section, the statistical supplement, statutory statement schedules, sections of a Form 10-Q, Form 10-K, etc.).
May be responsible for review of complex journal entries and account reconciliations.
Independently prepares and analyzes complex financial statements, footnotes and sections of management's discussion and analysis. Assists team members as needed.
Participates on key financial initiatives; may have responsibility for a subset of work.
May be primarily responsible for larger team initiatives.
Responsible for detail review and analysis of accounting work papers of simple to medium complexity. Accountable for identifying discrepancies; initiating resolution with appropriate stakeholders.
Responsible for the review of relevant industry and regulatory requirements and accounting guidance; including completing research, peer benchmark analyses, drafting internal U.S. GAAP and Statutory accounting memos and/or presenting findings to senior and executive leaders, as applicable.
May be required to assist in team planning of assignments.
May act as a team liaison with other departments, divisions, organizations, communicating effectively and appropriately for the given audience.
May be required to identify process improvements and develop and oversee project plans to implement changes.
May be required to design, build and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports to support analysis and business decision-making.