Specialist, GAAP & SEC Financial Reporting & Accounting (*remote consideration)

Alternate Locations: Work from Home

 

 Work Arrangement:

Hybrid Preferred : Preferred employee will work 3 days a week in a Lincoln office

 

Relocation assistance:  is not available for this opportunity.

 

Requisition #: 74546

 

The Role at a Glance

 

The Role at a Glance:

 

This position will perform and deliver on assignments and projects in a dynamic and evolving reporting environment while simultaneously leveraging and applying knowledge of their assigned area(s) of Financial Reporting.   They will be responsible for preparing and analyzing reporting activities required by generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

 

What you'll be doing

 

 

What you'll be doing

 

• Prepares and analyzes financial statements, supporting schedules and other reporting deliverables.
• Conducts financial analysis on consolidated and business unit results, including providing ongoing support for the business unit teams and our various other business partners as needed.
• Identifies and researches reporting topics arising from application of accounting principles and standards and rules and regulations of the SEC and other regulators.
• Maintains knowledge on current and emerging developments/trends for assigned area(s) of responsibility, assesses the impact, and collaborates with management to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future solutions.
• Participates in accounting close including the preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Prepares internal management reporting.
• Prepares quarterly and annual SEC and regulatory filings.
• Prepares and/or reconciles other financial data for Investor Relations.  
• Identifies and communicates to management process improvements that reduce workloads or improve quality for their assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Promotes and enhances organizational initiatives by positively supporting change management and/or departmental/enterprise initiatives within assigned area(s) of responsibility.

 

What we’re looking for

 

What we’re looking for

• 4 Year/Bachelor's degree - Minimum Required
• 1 - 3+ Years of experience that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities for this position (Required) 
• Professional designation (or candidate for designation) as a CPA preferred

 

Application Deadline

 

Applications for this role will be accepted through June 6th, 2025, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.

 

 

What’s it like to work here?

At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future. 

 

What’s in it for you:

• Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes

• Leadership development and virtual training opportunities

• PTO/parental leave

• Competitive 401K and employee benefits

• Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program

• Tuition assistance program

• Work arrangements that work for you

• Effective productivity/technology tools and training

 

The pay range for this position is $53,500 - $96,300 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln’s total rewards package for employees.  In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual.  Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln’s standard benefits package.

 

About The Company

Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confid