Senior Manager, Financial Close and Consolidation

Kemper•Chicago, IL

8d•$99,000 - $164,800•Hybrid

About The Position

Kemper is a publicly traded, multi-billion-dollar insurance and financial services company, and we are seeking a talented and motivated accounting professional to join our SEC & Financial Reporting team at our headquarters in downtown Chicago. This is a fantastic role for a strong performer who is looking to greatly expand their knowledge within a multi-faceted insurance company (P&C, Life) that has exposure to financial reporting under SEC, GAAP, Statutory, and ERISA accounting frameworks. Kemper has a proven track record for developing its people for higher roles within the department as well as other functions and across its operating entities. We seek a detail-oriented professional to assist with a wide range of monthly, quarterly and annual accounting functions associated with Kemper’s financial reporting.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in Accounting
10+ years of experience in accounting.
Experience in running general ledger consolidations and preparation of financial statements, previously preparation of the statement of cash flows a plus
Familiarity with US GAAP requirements
Experience navigating a large ERP environment
Proficiency in MS Office products - intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Excel
Excellent communication skills to interact with varying levels of management and professional staff
Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate work
Ability to identify, analyze, and solve complex accounting issues
Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
Progressive thinking skills, a strong work ethic, and a knack for innovative solutions

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred
Insurance experience is a plus
familiarity with statutory accounting principles is a plus
Experience in Workday Financial Management and Workiva WDesk a strong plus

Responsibilities

Prepare, own, and distribute the monthly & quarterly close calendar to ensure the GAAP financial close is completed timely and accurately
Manage all consolidation related processes for the US GAAP close including intercompany, inter and Intra-segment eliminations, and suspense account analysis
Responsible for preparation of the consolidated balance sheet, income statement, and statement of equity as well as and segment level income statements and exhibits on operating expenses
Preparation of the Statement of Cash Flows that includes working with multiple different departments including Tax, Investments, and Treasury, as well as P&C, Life, and Corporate Accounting
Preparation and review of the Financial Supplement
Prepare, understand and distribute all non-GAAP Income Statements
Work with internal and external auditors to provide necessary support
Actively identify, lead, manage, and complete process improvement projects