Accounting Director - Financial Control

| Chicago, IL | Hybrid
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Job Summary
CNA's Financial Control Team within the Corporate Finance Department is comprised of risk management experts who collaborate with business leaders to establish and manage internal controls over financial reporting while educating the company on financial risk. We consult, advise, and provide governance for the control activities of the Company.
This Director role will develop a deep understanding of their supported business areas to ensure key business activities, initiatives and processes are effectively controlled. Through a comprehensive view of the business, this role offers leadership opportunities to make an impact on CNA's financial control environment. This role focuses on working with assigned business areas to influence their business leaders to ensure an appropriate control environment exists, function as a liaison between the business and our auditors, and lead special projects.
The Director role will lead a team of professionals responsible for all aspects of talent management including goal setting, evaluation, coaching and development planning.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  1. Provides strategic direction for the Financial Control organization including objective setting, coaching, and talent resourcing.
  2. Directs the work activities and has full management responsibility for the performance and development of subordinate staff in accordance with corporate strategic direction.
  3. Provides consultation for business partners as they execute control responsibilities including design and testing.
  4. Objectively evaluates control gaps and deficiencies including root cause analysis and identifying corrective actions.
  5. Serves as subject matter expert for CNA's compliance with SOX and execution of COSO Principles.
  6. Reports and provides guidance to CNA's Chief Accounting Officer regarding control matters.
  7. Oversees control reporting to corporate officers and the Audit Committee
  8. Serves as a key liason and provides oversight for CNA's external auditors
  9. Directs team to efficiently and effectively triage audit issues
  10. Identifies and leads special projects and ad hoc assignments.


May perform additional duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationship
AVP or VP
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

  1. Highest level knowledge of accounting/finance principles, practices and procedures and industry issues.
  2. Ability to effectively lead, coach and develop a team while encouraging creativity and innovation.
  3. Ability to achieve results by taking a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives.
  4. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
  5. Excellent organizational skills.
  6. Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interface with departmental staff, internal and external management, customers and other business units.
  7. Ability to exercise professional judgment and assume responsibility for decisions which have an impact on people and quality of service.
  8. Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software systems.


Education & Experience
1. Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance, CPA preferred.
2. Typically a minimum of nine to twelve years related work experience.
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How would you describe the company’s work-life balance?

Work-life balance has always been a priority for me. It always will be. CNA’s hybrid working model allows me to not only maximize collaboration with my peers but also take advantage of increased flexibility by combining remote and in-office work. I’m empowered to take control of my schedule based on what works best for me and my team.

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How has your career grown since starting at the company?

I joined CNA as a contractor and became a full-time employee after an eight-year contractor journey. I’m passionate about solving technical challenges and CNA allows me to foster that passion. Every day, I learn about emerging technologies. I’m empowered to develop, grow, and create a career that works for me and my lifestyle.

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What does career growth look like on your team?

Career growth can take on many different forms at CNA, and that’s because there are always opportunities to acquire transferrable skills. On my team specifically, we’re encouraged to identify and work toward development opportunities that matter to us. We’re empowered to make a difference while advancing our careers.

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What are CNA Perks + Benefits

CNA Benefits Overview

One of the many advantages of working at CNA is the benefits program we offer you and your eligible dependents,
beginning on the first day of your employment. The program features a variety of plans that provide health care
benefits, well-being, disability and survivor protection, and 401(k) savings, among others. Below are highlights
of the offerings.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Diversity employee resource groups
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Employee stock purchase plan
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Some meals provided
Relocation assistance
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Lunch and learns
Online course subscriptions available
Paid industry certifications

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