Senior Finance Manager

2 weeks ago

Chicago, United States Zurich Australian Insurance Ltd. Full time
Senior Finance Manager and Change Director - US National Accounts

US National Accounts Finance team strives to drive business performance across the Strategic Business Units (SBUs) and lines of businesses. We partner with the SBUs enabling them to serve our customers better, create positive impact and define and execute business strategy tied with financial plans. We are open to hiring talent in one of the following locations: Schaumburg or Chicago.

As the Senior Finance Manager and Change Director, you will have two main responsibilities. In the business as usual role, you will direct, develop and implement accounting operations and have the controller responsibility of the insurance revenues. This includes translating accounting policies into procedures, defining standardized financial processes, effective controls, and overseeing accounting operations to ensure timely, complete, and accurate accounting. You will also participate in the month-end/quarter-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with our standards and reporting requirements.

This role will also assume the Project Director responsibilities for Finance transformation initiatives to modernize the systems, data, and processes which enable financial accounting of the insurance and reinsurance premiums and establish end-to-end premium lineage.

You will be joining a vibrant, diverse, and agile team that gives you great opportunities to make an impact, learn and grow, and be purpose-driven.

Key Accountabilities:

The role comprises of Business as Usual as well as Project responsibilities:

Business As Usual:

  • Controller responsible for the BU Level Financial Accounting & Reporting with specific focus on insurance revenues – direct and ceded premiums and commissions for US National Accounts.
  • Responsible for overseeing financial booking operations ensuring that all transactions and (re)insurance contracts are coded accurately and completely. Provide guidance on accounting for complex contracts and structures.
  • Responsible for coordinating the entire production process, including the activities performed by the service centers.
  • Responsible for financial supervision of the accounting operations for premiums and commissions including timely accruals.
  • Proactively seek operational and internal control improvements in the accounting team.

Project Director:

  • Assume the role of Business Lead & Project Director for the End-to-End Premium lineage project and ensure successful and timely implementation of the initiatives under the umbrella program.
  • Active scope, delivery, and risk management of the project working with various stakeholders of different backgrounds including Underwriting, Reinsurance, Operations, and Financial Accounting.
  • People management responsibilities included.

Other:

  • Business Travel, as required.
  • Extended Hours during Peak Periods, as required.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor‘s Degree and 10 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Audit or Finance area.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • CPA Preferred or an equivalent University degree.
  • Project management experience in Finance Transformation.
  • Experience in insurance finance and finance transformation strongly preferred.
  • Technical accounting and/or audit experience.
  • Advanced general ledger transactional experience.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong influencing and persuasion skills.

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences, and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers, and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation.

As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers’ expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet.

Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.

Location(s): AM - Schaumburg, AM - Chicago
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

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