Vice President - Controller & Treasurer - EMCL

EMC Insurance Companies

10d•Remote

About The Position

At EMC, we’re all about working together to make an impact. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, contribute, and gain experience that matters. We strive to be caring leaders, close partners, and responsive experts—always supporting each other to do our best work. Join us, and let’s improve lives together. This position is eligible to work from home anywhere in the United States; Ideal candidate will be located in Des Moines, IA Metro. Oversees the accounting, financial reporting, banking, budgeting, financial analysis, and related functions of the company. Directs the preparation of the quarterly and annual financial statements and reviews the completed financial statements and related disclosures for accuracy and completeness before being filed with the regulatory authorities, including compliance with accounting guidance and regulation for Statutory, GAAP, and Tax accounting. Responsible for the budget process, implementing improvements, and developing the annual budget. Ensures that regular reviews of budget variance comparing actual to plan are completed and leaders are equipped to create both an efficient and effective organization. Oversees banking relationships and ensures that the proper level of service is provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field
Ten years of leadership experience in finance or accounting
Prior experience with life insurance industry statutory and GAAP accounting
Superior knowledge of statutory accounting, GAAP accounting, financial planning, corporate taxes, cash management, and federal and state regulations
Superior knowledge of strategic planning and automated financial and reporting systems
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with internal and external customers
Excellent presentation abilities
Advanced analytical abilities, including ability to gather and analyze a variety of data points to make recommendations to stakeholders

Nice To Haves

CPA designation preferred

Responsibilities

Directs the preparation of the quarterly and annual financial statements and reviews the completed financial statements and related disclosures before being filed with the regulatory authorities, including compliance with accounting guidance and regulation for Statutory, GAAP, and Tax accounting.
Ensures the preparation of the financial statement analytical reviews, management reporting, and reports unusual items and trends to senior management.
Maintains business relationship with the company’s chief regulatory authority, the Iowa Insurance Division.
Oversees and directs the relationship with external/independent audit firm and the coordination of external audits, and external assessment of internal controls.
Ensures the implementation of internal audit recommendations of internal controls.
Ensures organization has the proper controls, administrative, and reporting procedures to meet financial metrics/plans.
Oversees compliance with the Model Audit Rule, Sarbanes-Oxley, and ORSA.
Responsible for the budget process, including implementing improvements and developing the annual budget.
Ensures that regular reviews of budget variance comparing actual to plan are completed and leaders are equipped to create both an efficient and effective organization.
Oversees variance analysis comparing budget amounts against actual performance, identifies trends, forecasts annual results, and communicates recommendations to leadership.
Facilitates multi-year corporate financial planning.
Identifies trends and communicates recommendations to executive leadership.
Oversees the preparation of short-term and long-range financial projections and makes actionable recommendations to drive growth and influence key performance indicators (KPIs).
Develops and implements talent strategy across the portfolio of functions to achieve goals.
Effectively develops and grows internal talent.
Oversees banking relationships and ensures that the proper level of service is provided.
Stays current on available services and new developments in the banking industry by meeting with representatives of client and non-client banks.
Participates in product design and review sessions to provide timely feedback and ensure alignment.

Benefits

More than 105 years of financial strength and stability
Named a five-star insurance carrier by Insurance Business America
Two-time recipient of the Best Practices Award of Excellence from the Independent Agents & Brokers of America
Multiple locations recognized as Top Workplaces based solely on team member feedback
Corporate culture that engages and empowers team members to achieve their best
Outstanding benefits with life, medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Competitive paid time off plan and a full day of volunteer time off annually
Financial incentives, including a 401(k) plan match, pension plan, OneEMC bonus plan and recognition and anniversary awards
Professional development and growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
Wellness initiatives to improve team member well-being and reduce health insurance costs
Flexibility to dress for your day and opportunities for alternative work arrangements