Associate Director, Financial Reporting

Associate Director of Financial Reporting

Company Summary

Come join one of America’s fastest growing insurance companies with a stable history of 175 years. At National Life Group (“NLG”), we offer a flexible work environment with opportunity for growth. As a mission-driven business, our promises are as important as the products we sell. We encourage our associates to live our values: Do Good. Be Good. Make Good.

Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we sell. Our cause is also to make the world a better place through grants from our charitable foundation, paid time for our employees to volunteer, environmentally sustainable and healthy work sites, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.

We invite you to explore what we have to offer and to join our cause.

Role Summary

National Life Group is looking for a highly motivated Associate Director of Financial Reporting to join the corporate finance team. This position is primarily responsible for external reporting in compliance with regulatory requirements. This position is also responsible for preparing internal value-added analysis of business results as well as forecasting. Qualified candidates will be proven self-starters who desire to advance into future leadership positions.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and regulatory reporting processes, including financial close and board, GAAP and Statutory financial statements, regulatory filings and related reconciliation controls.
• Execute on continuous improvement initiatives to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of accounting function.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policy/procedures, internal controls and state and federal regulatory authorities.
• Support senior level management on special projects as assigned.
• Coaching and development of financial reporting team. Set goals, assist in creating development plans and conduct performance evaluations for team members.
• Execute on key projects, as assigned.
• Manage internal and external audits and state examinations.
• Stay abreast of new and updated accounting guidance. Conduct research of technical accounting standards and draft accounting policy memos.

 

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in accounting that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities for this position.
• Bachelor's degree, concentration in accounting preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as policies, proposals, and standard operating procedures.
• Understanding and knowledge of state and federal accounting laws, including Statutory Accounting Principles, and US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)
• Ability to exercise good judgement and execute under competing priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external parties.
• Inquisitive mindset with a willingness to independently seek out knowledge, ask relevant questions and clearly formulate and articulate opinions. 
• Good verbal and written communication skills, ability to work flexible hours as required.
• This position is presently onsite/hybrid with the expectation that you are in the office three days per week with current campus days being Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion).

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA
• Big 4 public accounting experience
• Insurance industry experience

Benefits

• Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!

 

The base compensation range represents the low and high end of the range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual bonus, quarterly bonuses, commissions, and other long-term incentive compensation, depending on the position.  National Life offers a competitive total rewards package which includes: a 401(k) retirement plan match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; a company funded wellness account for director and below employees; 10 p