Manager, US Finance

You desire impactful work.
 

You’re RGA ready

RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 500 Company and listed among its World’s Most Admired Companies, we’re the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all.

A Brief Overview
 

The Manager, US Finance manages the analysis and reporting of Financial Solutions for US and Latin America financial results, and coordinates reporting efforts with internal departments to ensure accuracy of financial results and analytics. This role ensures accurate, reliable, and timely financial and management reporting to senior management, performs managerial duties, and develops and mentors associates, and recommends and participates in the development and implementation of process improvements that may extend beyond the area of oversight.

Location: hybrid work-arrangement at RGA HQ's in Chesterfield, Missouri.

What you will do

• Manages and owns the accounting and processes for assigned areas within Financial Solutions for U.S. and Latin America’s financial results. Reviews staff accountant’s responsibilities for accuracy and reliability, both from an accounting and reporting perspective.

• Analyzes and reviews monthly financial statements to ensure accurate and reliable financial results. Provides a summary of monthly fluctuations (both to plan and prior year).

• Collaborates with numerous internal departments to assure integrity of client data and reports and continually evaluates quality of information for accuracy and compliance.

• Develops and maintains reports for Statutory and GAAP reporting, internal financials, clients, and other reports as assigned and requested.

• Provides guidance on accounting and reporting requirements for all new reinsurance agreements and processes assigned to specific area of oversight.

• Maintains SOX documentation related to finance procedures and provides audit support and documentation for external, internal and SOX audits.

• Performs supervisory duties, including, but not limited to hiring, training, evaluating, coaching, and disciplining direct reports.  Fosters a positive and engaged work environment. Mentors associate(s) and gives guidance on associate development.

• Works with other functional areas in RGA to achieve efficient and effective accounting practices and procedures and responds to and requests from other functional areas on various inquires.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent related work experience

• 8+ years accounting, auditing or actuarial experience w/ GAAP reporting and general ledger application experience and/or 5+ years public accounting experience

• 2+ years management experience

• Basic Word, intermediate Excel, Access and SQL/Query skills

• Ability to share and impart knowledge

• Ability to balance detail with departmental goals/objectives

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and deliverables

• Advanced persuasion skills when working with internal and external partners to resolve issues/problems

• Complex investigative, analytical and problem solving skills

• Advanced verbal and written communication skills, demonstrating the ability to convey business terminology that is meaningful and well received by associates and management at all levels and by external contacts

• Advanced interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to manage, mentor and develop support staff

• Ability to translate business needs and problems into viable and accepted solutions

• Ability to liaise with individuals across a wide variety of operational, functional, and technical disciplines

• Advanced knowledge of accounting/finance theory and application

• Ability to work well within a team and manage a team

• Ability to foster a teamwork and customer service-focused environment

What you can expect from RGA:

• Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.

• Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.

• Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.

Compensation Range:

Base pay varies depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and market location. In addition, RGA provides an annual bonus plan that includes all roles and some positions are eligible for participation in our long-term equity incentive plan. RGA also maintains a full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits.

RGA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, gender identity or expression, sex, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.