Manager, Life Accounting

Michigan Farm Bureau • Lansing, MI

33d

About The Position

OBJECTIVE To provide direction for the preparation of financial statements, board reports, and other necessary reports as required by management for the insurance companies. RESPONSIBILITIES Supervise the preparation and completion of monthly financial management reports, NAIC and state financial report filings, and periodic board reports. Keep abreast of changing developments in insurance accounting, insurance industry, company products, and organizational changes to maintain knowledge and awareness and keep financial reporting current and meaningful. Manage and supervise insurance accounting team. Select, train, evaluate, discipline, and terminate employees in accordance with corporate policies and guidelines. Maintain staffing levels necessary for accomplishments of objectives. Coordinate and facilitate the development of the corporate financial budget for insurance entities. Review all financial data prepared by accountants and associated reports of the accountants.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting required.
• Minimum three to five years accounting experience required.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Products.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of insurance accounting, Statement of Statutory Accounting Principles (SSAP), and reinsurance preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant preferred.
• Applicable insurance designation preferred or working toward designation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the preparation and completion of monthly financial management reports, NAIC and state financial report filings, and periodic board reports.
• Keep abreast of changing developments in insurance accounting, insurance industry, company products, and organizational changes to maintain knowledge and awareness and keep financial reporting current and meaningful.
• Manage and supervise insurance accounting team.
• Select, train, evaluate, discipline, and terminate employees in accordance with corporate policies and guidelines.
• Maintain staffing levels necessary for accomplishments of objectives.
• Coordinate and facilitate the development of the corporate financial budget for insurance entities.
• Review all financial data prepared by accountants and associated reports of the accountants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees