Finance Associate
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Global Atlantic Financial Group is a leader in the U.S. life insurance and annuity industry, serving the needs of individuals and institutions. Global Atlantic is a wholly-owned subsidiary of KKR, a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management across multiple strategies and capital markets solutions.
We are looking for a diverse team of talented individuals who reinforce our culture of collaboration and innovation. We are dedicated to the career development of our people because we know they are critical to our long-term success. Join our team and come grow with us.
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Global Atlantic is currently searching for an Associate to join our high performing Balance Sheet Substantiation (BSS) team within our Finance Department. The Associate will be a strong team player who can work across the organization, partnering with many different teams across Finance and Operations to execute our BSS compliance and reporting requirements. This position works directly with functional team owners on the preparation, review, and reporting of account reconciliations, including variance research, data flows, process and efficiency improvements, chart of accounts rationale, and more.
In particular, job responsibilities include:
- Understand the Global Atlantic organization and reporting structure, as well as GAAP and STAT reporting, and how BSS supports Global Atlantic’s reporting needs
- Become a Blackline subject matter expert
- Assist in managing the centralized BSS team
- Collaborate with external consultants on process improvements
- Perform QC checks of account recs to ensure compliance with BSS policy
- Work with functional teams to research and resolve variances
- Work with functional teams to identify areas of improvement, and assist in implementing changes
- Monitor performance and assist in management reporting of reconciliation status, as well as ongoing process improvements and initiatives
- Ensure BSS controls are meeting SOX/MAR compliance requirements
- Liaise with the external auditors and support the BSS audit
- Manage additional special projects and initiatives as required
- Build strong relationships with functional teams and account rec owners, internal audit team and SOX team, and external auditors
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in the insurance/asset management industry or public accounting
- CPA preferred
- Accounting and/or Finance experience; experience with account reconciliations, financial reporting
- Knowledge of Blackline or other account rec management tools
- Proactive, organized with strong project management skills
- Ability to operate independently and as part of a larger functional team
- Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication, collaboration, and time management skills
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Various jurisdictions have passed pay transparency laws that require companies provide salary ranges for any positions for which they are accepting applications. Global Atlantic has offices in Atlanta, Batesville, Bermuda, Boston, Des Moines, Hartford, Indianapolis, and New York City. The base salary range posted below is inclusive of the lowest cost of living geography to the highest in which we have a Global Atlantic office.
Global Atlantic’s base salary range is determined through an analysis of similar positions in the external labor market. Base pay is just one component of Global Atlantic’s total compensation package for employees and at times we hire outside the boundaries of the salary range. Other rewards may include annual cash bonuses, long-term incentives (equity), generous benefits (including immediate vesting on employee contributions to a 401(k), as well as a company match on your contributions), and sales incentives. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Compensation for our more senior positions have a larger component of short-term cash bonus and long-term incentives.
The base salary range for this role is
$85,000—$161,500 USD
Global Atlantic reserves the right to modify the qualifications and requirements for this position to accommodate business needs and regulatory changes. Future adjustments may include obtaining specific licenses or certifications to comply with operational needs and conform to applicable industry-specific regulatory requirements, state and federal laws.
TOTAL REWARDS STATEMENT
Global Atlantic’s total rewards package is reflective of our corporate values, particularly diversity, excellence and innovation, with a focus on inclusion, pay equity, and flexibility. We are proud to support your personal and professional growth and well-being through programs such as educational assistance, virtual physical therapy, remote/onsite fitness reimbursement, a medical second opinion program, pet insurance, military leave, parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility and family planning coverage. We strive to foster a culture of total well-being through community outreach and charitable giving programs.
We are active in our communities-
- New York: StreetWise Partners, Covenant House, Partnership for New York City, City Meals on Wheels, Habitat for Humanity, Billion Oyster Project
- Boston: Cradles to Crayons, Boston’s Healthcare for the Homeless, Thompson Island Outward Bound, Rosie’s Place, Catie’s Closet, Project Bread, Rise Against Hunger, Space to Thrive
- Hartford: Junior Achievement, Habitat for Humanity, Oliver’s Pajama, United Way
- Indianapolis: Elevate Indianapolis, Gleaners Food Bank and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
- Batesville: So Loved Ripley County Foster Closet, Safe Passage Family Shelter, YES Home Juvenile Rehabilitation, Ripley County Community Foundation
- Des Moines: United Way of Central Iowa, Meals from the Heartland, Junior Achievement, Math Motivators, Bidwell Riverside, Orchard Place, Knock and Drop
- Berwyn/Wayne: Habitat for Humanity, Chester County Food Bank, Surrey Services, For Pete’s Sake Respite
- Bermuda: Keep Bermuda Beautiful, Center Against Abuse, Truck Island Nature Reserve, Bermuda Economic Development Corporation
Social platforms provide an environment to collaborate with others and participate in friendly competitions towards achieving physical, emotional and financial well-being. Our highly competitive health, retirement, life and disability plans can be tailored to best suit your needs and those of your whole family.
Global Atlantic is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can meaningfully contribute to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate in employment on any basis that is prohibited by federal, state or local laws. More than that, we strive to be inclusive of all backgrounds and experiences, which we feel gives us a competitive advantage in the market and within our firm. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.
Employees who require an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job will participate in an interactive process which may include providing documentation. If you are hired and require an accommodation for any protected status, please email [email protected].
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