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Director, Accounting

3 months ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Kemper Full time
Location(s)

Chicago, Illinois

Details

Kemper is one of the nation's leading specialized insurers.

Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day.

We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive.

Kemper's products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.

Position Summary:


Kemper, a publicly-traded, multi-billion-dollar insurance and financial services company, seeks a talented and motivated Director, Accounting to join its Accounting team at its headquarters in downtown Chicago.

This is a fantastic role for a strong performer who is looking to help lead the Company's efforts to transform the Accounting and Finance functions in our Life Insurance division through maximization of process efficiency, automation of manual processes (including the use of bots), and improved speed-to-delivery.

This role has significant exposure to GAAP, statutory, and SEC accounting, all within a multi-faceted insurance company (life, health, P&C).


Position Responsibilities:

  • Overseeing a team of accounting professionals in our Life Insurance division responsible for the preparation of GAAP financial results as included in Kemper's consolidated financial statements, as reported to the SEC.
  • Managing the preparation of quarterly and annual statutory statements for insurance regulators.
  • Leading efforts to automate various processes by developing a deep understanding of source data and end user needs, and then directing in the design, implementation, and oversight of solution.
  • Designing, monitoring and analyzing key performance indicators and management reports while working with business leaders to optimize results.
  • Trusted partner and resource in in all aspects of the Company's internal and external financial reporting processes, including SEC reporting on Form 10-Q and 10-K.
  • Owning key SOX financial accounting controls and interfacing with internal and external auditors as well as business leaders.
  • Serving as a key resource for special projects with the ability to both lead as well as provide meaningful contributions.
  • Taking an active role in managing the Accounting/Finance team from an HR perspective, including recruiting quality professionals and developing high-performing teams.

Position Qualifications:

  • BA/BS degree in Accounting/Finance. CPA is required.
  • Ideal candidate will have 8+ years of accounting/auditing experience (public and/or private), including both GAAP and statutory insurance frameworks. Life Insurance experience
  • Experience with Workday, and Wings a strong plus. Also helpful would be Blackline reconciliations and tasks, Workiva (wDesk).
  • Bold strategic thinker with a keen focus on transforming processes.
  • Engaging project leader with strong team skills.
  • Progressive thinking skills, a strong work ethic, and a knack for innovative solutions.
  • Excellent communication skills to interact with varying levels of management and professional staff.
  • Effective writing skills and strong attention to detail required.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
  • Ability to identify, analyze and solve accounting and operational issues.
  • Intellectually curious, analytically strong, and embracer of change.
  • This position is a remote role and can work from a US based home or local Kemper office.
The range for this position is $113,800 to $196,300. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors. This job is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and Kemper benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, etc.)

Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination.

Kemper is focused on expanding our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts to align with our vision, mission, and guiding principles.

Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies.

All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. If you receive such a message, delete it.

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