Assistant Vice President – Assistant Controller & Assistant Treasurer

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The Assistant Controller is an experienced finance leader, partnering with the Controller to oversee the Company’s day-to-day accounting, banking and treasury operations, financial reporting, budgeting and financial analysis processes, a strong internal control environment, and other related functions.

In addition to directing and supporting the Company’s enterprise accounting, treasury, financial and tax reporting and financial systems, the Assistant Controller also plays a critical leadership role in developing high-performing teams, transforming and improving accounting processes, supporting strategic business initiatives, and managing projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams in support of those initiatives.

Essential Functions:

• Leads the accounting and financial close process for preparing the Company’s quarterly and annual financial statements, ensuring review of the completed financial statements and related disclosures, including compliance with technical accounting guidance and regulations for Statutory, GAAP, and Tax accounting. Performs GAAP financial reporting as well as monthly financial management and board/investor reporting.

• Coordinates preparation of audited financial statements and other required financial reports for regulatory reporting purposes.

• Partners with both internal resources and external tax advisors to coordinate federal and state income tax reporting and compliance, including review of appropriate tax workpapers, calculations and supporting schedules, and ensuring timely completion of required tax filings.

• Oversees the preparation of financial statement analytical reviews for management, the board and investors, communicating and highlighting trends, unusual items and other important financial information in support of the business and senior management’s decision-making process.

• Researches and evaluates the applicability of complex accounting issues and prepares technical accounting memos supporting significant business transactions and the implementation of new accounting guidance, pronouncements and other regulatory requirements.

• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and automation, and develops, maintains and enhances accounting policies, procedures and documentation to support consistent accounting and financial reporting practices and accurate financial statements.

• Maintains strong professional business relationships with the company’s internal and external auditors and chief regulatory authority, the Iowa Insurance Division. Assists in coordinating and preparing for external audits and regulatory examinations.

• Collaborates across the Company to ensure a strong internal control environment and that the organization has the appropriate accounting and administrative controls and reporting procedures in place to meet financial metrics/plans. Partners to ensure the implementation of internal audit recommendations as well as compliance with Model Audit Rule and ORSA regulatory requirements. 

• Supports the design, implementation, maintenance and monitoring of a comprehensive Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) program, helping to identify potential control deficiencies, recommending and implementing corrective actions as necessary, and promoting an overall culture of accountability, compliance and financial stewardship.

• Plays key role in the development of the Company’s annual budget, including implementing enhancements to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the budget process.

• Provides accurate financial information to assist and support budgeting and forecasting activities

• Builds and maintains strong and diverse banking relationships, ensuring that service levels continue to be met and exceeded. 

• Monitors developments in banking products and services to ensure that the Company is taking advantage of technology advancements in banking tools where appropriate to approve treasury efficiencies.

• Partners with Controller to oversee effectiveness of accounting and financial systems.

• Monitors technology advancements to ensure Company’s systems continue to grow, develop and improve operational efficiencies while ensuring compliance with internal policies.

• Leads initiatives to improve accounting workflows, increase automation and reduce manual processes, improve data quality, enhance reporting capabilities and strengthen systems controls.

• Collaborates with the Information Technology team on overall technology strategy, participating in product design and review sessions to provide timely feedback and ensure alignment.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field

• Ten years of progressive leadership experience in accounting and/or finance

• Prior experience within the life insurance industry and statutory and GAAP accounting

• CPA designation or CPA eligibility preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of statutory accounting, GAAP accounting, financial planning, corporate taxes, cash management, and federal and state insurance regulations

• Superior knowledge of strategic planning and automated financial and reporting systems; experience implementing new accounting systems and process automation initiatives preferred

• Advanced analytical abilities and problem-solving skills, including the ability to gather and analyze a variety of data points and make recommendations to stakeholders

• Strong understanding of internal controls

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with internal and external customers

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, dynamic and deadline-driven environment

• Excellent presentation skills and ability to communicate financial information to executive leadership

The hiring salary range for this position will vary based on geographic location, falling within either of the following:

A hiring range represents a subset of the full salary range. The actual salary will depend on several factors, including relevant education, skills, and experience of an applicant, geographic location, and business needs.

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