Sr Corporate Reporting Specialist

Northwestern Mutual • Wauwatosa, WI

306d • $56,140 - $104,260

About The Position

At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference. This position is responsible for internal and/or external financial reporting for Northwestern Mutual and/or its subsidiaries on a statutory and/or GAAP basis. This position is responsible for the financial analysis of his/her assigned company, which includes maintaining a deep understanding of the entity and the industry in which it operates and effectively communicating those results to key constituents. This position serves as a technical accounting resource for Northwestern Mutual and/or its subsidiaries.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration with Accounting emphasis required.
• Minimum of three years of relevant insurance accounting/auditing experience.
• Strong written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with divisions within the Controllers department, other departments within Northwestern Mutual and public accounting firms.
• Proficient spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation application skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and report financial results for Northwestern Mutual and/or its subsidiaries and maintaining the control environment surrounding the entities.
• Coordinate the reporting process and ensuring the quality control of the reporting product on both a statutory and GAAP basis.
• Produce high-quality audited financial statements and coordinate with external auditors to facilitate the completion of the company's annual examination.
• Prepare regulatory reporting to various regulators, including the NAIC, state insurance departments, FINRA, SEC and OCC.
• Prepare financial reports and analysis for the Board of Trustee or Senior Management, ensuring accuracy and consistency of information presented.
• Assist in managing the rating agency relationships to assure continued highest available ratings for insurance financial strength.
• Monitor and analyze the application of current and future statutory and GAAP accounting standards.
• Support the department's efforts to sustain compliance with Model Audit Rule.
• Perform other accounting reporting and analysis special projects, as requested, by the CFO, Controller and division leaders.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree