Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting

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

The Senior Manager will work closely with the AVP, Accounting Strategy & Modernization to drive the implementation of new accounting/reporting capabilities to support Kemper’s strategic projects well as continually improving the accounting processes within the Kemper Finance organization. The successful candidate will possess a background in implementing new accounting topics related to new and complex transactions, strong understanding of the insurance industry, and have effective communication and project management skills.

Position Responsibilities

• Partner with Accounting Policy to perform Ad Hoc accounting research on new/complex transactions
• Identify improvements of processes and data elements utilized in the general ledger. Complete the Ledger governance process to present and implement ledger updates.
• Participate in the Quality Assurance review process for reconciliations and proactively work to improve reconciliation within the Corporate Accounting department.
• Participate in financial statement reviews for SEC/Statutory/Regulatory based financial statements
• Coordinate with business unit controllers and CFO’s to complete the quarterly financial statement certification and management representation process.
• Coordinate with external auditors to facilitate review of documentation provided, addressing inquiries, status monitoring and issue resolution
• Anticipates, identifies, and troubleshoots issues of concern or significance during the Financial close process
• Continuously challenge policies and procedures and implement improvements, as appropriate
• Manage other accounting and finance special projects, as needed
• Identify the low-risk areas to be outsourced to off-shore resources. Develop and maintain relationship to transition responsibilities, review work product and provide feedback as necessary.
• Responsible for the execution and completeness of the work performed by off-shore resources
  
  

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• CPA a plus
• 5-8 years of relevant accounting experience (Big 4 experience preferred)
• Solid understanding of the insurance industry, including GAAP (ASC 944) and STAT accounting
• Strong project management skills and able to coordinate well with business units and senior members of the Corporate Finance team
• Able to work in team environment
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of an organization, both internally and externally
• Workday experience preferred
• The selected candidate will work a hybrid work schedule which will require weekly reporting to our Chicago, IL office
  
  

The range for this position is $95,900 to $159,700. 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 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.

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