Vice President, Accounting

Allstate•McCullom Lake, IL

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President of Accounting at Allstate is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and transparency of the Company’s external financial reporting and accounting governance across all segments. This role leads external SEC and statutory reporting and segment controllership for a Fortune 100 SEC registrant operating across the U.S., Mexico, and India (outsourced). The team consists of approximately 125 people working in hybrid environments. The Vice President reports directly to the Chief Accounting Officer, who reports to the Chief Financial Officer. As an Officer, this role is expected to drive the company's culture and shared purpose. Allstate values in-person connected experiences, which may require travel within the local area or to one of its offices on a regular basis.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Accounting
Insurance industry accounting and reporting experience in property and casualty insurance
Public Accounting experience – 10 or more years
CPA
Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
Strong understanding of internal controls and financial reporting governance
Demonstrated ability to assess complex issues, evaluate trade‑offs, and make sound judgments in high‑pressure, time‑sensitive environments
Comfortable asking hard questions, challenging assumptions, and guiding others through complex accounting conclusions
Confident, credible communicator who can translate complex accounting matters into clear, decision‑useful insights for senior leadership, regulators, and the Board
Proven, polished presenter in Audit Committee and other board‑level settings, including live Q&A
Proven ability to lead large, multi‑location teams through significant change, including business transformations, systems implementations, and organizational integrations, while maintaining control, quality, and engagement
Natural business process innovator with strong learning agility and a continuous‑improvement mindset
Experience modernizing accounting operations through automation, data, and technology to improve close speed, quality, controls effectiveness, and cost‑to‑serve
Strong ability to work collaboratively across functions (e.g., Legal, Tax, Treasury, Actuarial, FP&A, IT) to resolve issues, drive alignment, and deliver high‑quality outcomes without direct authority
Track record of building, developing, and leading high‑performing accounting organizations; establishes clear decision rights, accountability, and operating cadence while developing future leaders and succession pipelines
Advanced business acumen with strong analytical skills; uses data, insights, and technology fluency to inform decisions and foster a culture of disciplined execution
Operates with unquestionable integrity and sound ethical judgment; fosters a culture of accountability, excellence, inclusion, and transparency aligned with company values

Nice To Haves

Big 4 experience with insurance clients
Statutory accounting knowledge

Responsibilities

Own the Company’s SEC and statutory external reporting, including earnings releases, Form 10-K/10-Q filings, statutory statements, and related disclosures, with full accountability for accuracy, timeliness, and quality.
Lead coordination with Investor Relations on earnings releases, investor supplements, investor meetings/Q&A, and preparation for investor presentations; ensure consistent messaging and disclosure quality.
Lead the planning, organization, and execution of year-end and quarterly close processes in partnership with internal and external auditors; drive timely issue resolution and audit readiness.
Be accountable for on-time, high-quality Accounting & Reporting deliverables; set priorities, remove obstacles, and hold leaders accountable across the accounting organization.
Own accurate and timely reporting of financial information to internal stakeholders, outside agencies, and government regulators.
Lead accounting and reporting for securities offerings and other capital markets transactions, including technical positions, disclosures, and execution readiness.
Own the internal control and disclosure control environment (SEC SOX and NAIC SOX), including design, operation, evaluation, and remediation; maintain and execute disclosure controls and procedures supporting external reporting.
Lead preparation for and actively present at Audit Committee meetings on quarter-end results and special topics; guide discussion of complex judgments, estimates, and emerging risks, including live Q&A and follow-up actions.
Own processes supporting management certifications for SEC filings and independent auditor representation letters, including governance, documentation quality, and leadership accountability.
Partner with business units and corporate functions (e.g., Legal, Tax, Treasury, Actuarial, FP&A) to develop clear, decision-useful disclosures that explain business results and key risks to external stakeholders.
Own the segment controllership’s technology and data strategy, including automation, data governance, and reporting analytics; partner with IT and Finance Transformation to modernize controllership capabilities.
Lead senior-level engagement with regulators, including responses to SEC comments and other inquiries; establish credible, well-supported positions and ensure timely, complete remediation where needed.
Hire, train and retain strong accounting staff and develop an integrated accounting organization
Drive measurable improvements in systems efficiency and accounting operating practices, including close cycle time, quality, controls performance, and cost-to-serve.
Communicate information effectively and clearly to all levels in the organization