Senior Manager VSA Accounting & Reporting

Empower • KS Remote, KS

4d • $105,700 - $149,275

About The Position

The Senior Manager VSA Accounting and Reporting oversees and reviews U.S. Statutory (NAIC) and U.S. GAAP, regulatory, tax, and/or Board accounting and financial reporting for the Insurance Company’s Separate Accounts, subsidiaries, and affiliates. The role requires a thorough understanding of accounting pronouncements and their appropriate application to the investment portfolio. It manages staff and reporting processes, oversees investment presentation and audits, and leads accounting controls, process improvements, system enhancements, and project implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 7 years of financial reporting experience.
• Advanced MS Office skills, including Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in public accounting or investment-related financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. Statutory (NAIC) and/or GAAP accounting principles.
• Strong technical and analytical skills, with the ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to think creatively about improving business processes and internal controls and to follow through from design to implementation.
• Attention to detail, analytical acumen, and strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Self-driven approach, ability to deal with ambiguity, and willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including advanced Excel skills.
• Process improvement mindset.
• Authorization to work for any employer in the U.S.; the company cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa, including CPT/OPT.

Nice To Haves

• 3–5 years of supervisory experience.
• Previous experience in investments.
• Experience using Alteryx and Wings annual statement software.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff responsible for preparing and reviewing quarterly and annual statutory NAIC state financial reporting, supplements, annual audited financial statements, and VSA accounting.
• Oversee investment presentation in the financial statements on a quarterly basis.
• Research and propose new disclosures and report modifications in response to new pronouncements, guidelines, and investment types.
• Interpret pronouncements and guidelines from authoritative associations for U.S. Statutory, U.S. GAAP, and regulatory accounting and reporting implications.
• Recommend appropriate changes to accounting systems and information presentation.
• Oversee process improvements and system enhancements to improve effectiveness and efficiency and support internal and external accounting and reporting initiatives.
• Oversee new processes and project implementation.
• Oversee investment audits and explain the Company’s position.
• Manage the design and implementation of controls for accounting and financial reporting processes.
• Maintain an effective control environment by mitigating and remediating control compliance issues.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions up to 6%, financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
• Business-casual environment with the option to wear jeans.
• Paid time off upon hire, including a paid time off program, ten paid company holidays, and three floating holidays each calendar year.
• Paid volunteer time of 16 hours per calendar year.
• Leave programs, including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA).
• Business Resource Groups open to all.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior