Accounting Consultant - P&C Accounting, Domestic

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JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Accounting Consultant position is part of Corporate Financial Services (CFS), CNA's corporate controller organization. The group leads CNA's financial close process, driving efficient accounting and related analysis, along with meaningful internal and external reporting. The group's responsibilities encompass property & casualty and life & group insurance, reinsurance, and corporate accounting, as well as technical advisory, financial control, financial planning and analysis, services operations, and SEC/GAAP and Statutory reporting.
This role will perform various responsibilities in a team-oriented environment centered on tasks within the P&C Accounting - Domestic processes. This role requires a high level of individual contribution to executing and leading the monthly close process, preparing and enhancing analytic procedures, leading process improvements, and collaborating with our business partners. The ability to build relationships across the organization and to exercise considerable latitude in approach and judgment are critical skills to succeed in this role. Additionally, this person may direct or lead a project and/or team and provide advice and direction to less experienced team members. This role provides opportunities to collaborate across business units and utilize new technologies, as we strive to continually enhance and improve processes.
This is a hybrid position working from the Chicago office.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and review as a technical advisor for:
  
  • monthly close and related processing and analysis (e.g. financial analysis, journal entry preparation)
  • preparing and analyzing account reconciliations
  • analytical schedules, variances analyses, and analytical support for internal requests
  • quarterly/annual statutory and/or GAAP financial statements and schedules/exhibits in compliance with SEC, FASB, NAIC and other regulatory requirements, and monthly internal financial results packages
• Works collaboratively within the team, across the department, and individuals external to CNA. Leads or assists in large projects as a team member to meet the ultimate objectives of the organization.
• Participates in and helps identify process improvement projects, including furthering use of technology to streamline processes.
• Liaison with internal and external auditors and provides necessary support. Performs controls to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Consults with leadership team in the development and execution of strategic goals.

May perform additional duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationship
Director or above
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of accounting/finance principles practices and procedures and industry issues as they relate to the organization and senior-level knowledge of GAAP and statutory accounting procedures.
• Developing the ability to effectively lead, coach, and develop the accounting group while encouraging creativity and innovation.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills with the ability to interface with departmental staff internal and external management customers and other business units.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with individuals at all levels.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and other business related software systems (experience with Workday is a plus)

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA preferred.
• Typically a minimum of 5 to 7 years of related work experience in accounting.

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I n certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In District of Columbia , California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois , Maryland , Massachusetts , New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $72,000 to $141,000 annually.Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees - and their family members - achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNA's benefits, please visit cnabenefits.com .
CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected] .