Title: Financial Analyst II Investment Accounting
Location: Remote
Horace Mann is a purpose-driven company that is passionate about educators. The Investment Accounting Financial Analyst II plays a critical role in investment accounting operations maintaining the investment accounting subledger. This position is responsible for financial analytics and management reporting that helps to drive informed decision-making. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience with financial software, and the ability to manage multiple reporting responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Process and reconcile investment trading and cash activity in the investment accounting system
- Run valuation process and perform related controls
- Prepare net investment income analysis and management reporting
- Prepare assigned investment disclosures on STAT and GAAP basis
- Prepare assigned investment regulatory reports, e.g. Schedule D
- Assist with audit inquiries both GAAP and STAT
- Ensure compliance with financial reporting standards and company policies.
- Manage the expectations of both internal and external parties as it relates to deliverables and deadlines.
Process Improvement & Business Support
- Identify opportunities to enhance financial systems and reporting methods.
- Streamline processes by leveraging automation.
- Collaborate with senior management and functional teams to improve financial processes and reporting accuracy.
- Ensure data management integrity and control considerations are maintained in financial reporting tools.
- Use thoughtful judgement with appropriate pushback for reporting redundancies and consolidation.
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
- Experience: 2-4 years of experience in financial analysis, data manipulation, process improvements through technology.
- Technical Skills:
- Ability to manipulate and rationalize large datasets.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge.
- Ability to interpret and apply financial and analytical techniques effectively.
- Knowledge of ePAM is a plus
- Soft Skills:
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Attention to detail
- Highly organized
- Team player
Pay Range: $61,900.00 - $91,300.00
- Salary is commensurate to experience, location, etc.
Horace Mann was founded in 1945 by two Springfield, Illinois, teachers who saw a need for quality, affordable auto insurance for teachers. Since then, we’ve broadened our mission to helping all educators protect what they have today and prepare for a successful tomorrow. And with our broadened mission has come corporate growth: We serve more than 4,100 school districts nationwide, we’re publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: HMN) and we have more than $12 billion in assets.
We’re motivated by the fact that educators take care of our children’s future, and we believe they deserve someone to look after theirs. We help educators identify their financial goals and develop plans to achieve them. This includes insurance to protect what they have today and financial products to help them prepare for their future. Our tailored offerings include special rates and benefits for educators.
EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
- 2-4 years of experience in financial analysis, data manipulation, and process improvement
- Ability to manipulate and rationalize large datasets
- Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge
- Ability to interpret and apply financial and analytical techniques effectively
- Knowledge of ePAM
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Attention to detail and highly organized
- Team player
What We Do
Horace Mann was founded in 1945 by two educators in Springfield, Ill., who believed teachers deserved affordable auto insurance. Originally called the Illinois Education Association Mutual Insurance Company, our name was changed to honor the father of the American public education system, Horace Mann. We are proud to share his name. At Horace Mann, the hard work, commitment and dedication of our employees are the foundation of our success. And today we are the largest, national multiline insurance company dedicated to serving America’s educators and their families. Our purpose is to provide lifelong financial well-being for educators and their families through personalized service, advice, and a full range of tailored insurance and financial products. Through our professional agents and their staff, we offer insurance and financial products to the educational community across the United States.
