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**This position is eligible to work from home anywhere in the United States; Ideal candidate will be located in Des Moines, IA Metro. **
Oversees the accounting, financial reporting, banking, budgeting, financial analysis, and related functions of the company. Directs the preparation of the quarterly and annual financial statements and reviews the completed financial statements and related disclosures for accuracy and completeness before being filed with the regulatory authorities, including compliance with accounting guidance and regulation for Statutory, GAAP, and Tax accounting. Responsible for the budget process, implementing improvements, and developing the annual budget. Ensures that regular reviews of budget variance comparing actual to plan are completed and leaders are equipped to create both an efficient and effective organization. Oversees banking relationships and ensures that the proper level of service is provided.
Essential Functions:
Directs the preparation of the quarterly and annual financial statements and reviews the completed financial statements and related disclosures before being filed with the regulatory authorities, including compliance with accounting guidance and regulation for Statutory, GAAP, and Tax accounting.
Ensures the preparation of the financial statement analytical reviews, management reporting, and reports unusual items and trends to senior management.
Maintains business relationship with the company’s chief regulatory authority, the Iowa Insurance Division.
Oversees and directs the relationship with external/independent audit firm and the coordination of external audits, and external assessment of internal controls.
Ensures the implementation of internal audit recommendations of internal controls.
Ensures organization has the proper controls, administrative, and reporting procedures to meet financial metrics/plans.
Oversees compliance with the Model Audit Rule, Sarbanes-Oxley, and ORSA.
Responsible for the budget process, including implementing improvements and developing the annual budget.
Ensures that regular reviews of budget variance comparing actual to plan are completed and leaders are equipped to create both an efficient and effective organization.
Oversees variance analysis comparing budget amounts against actual performance, identifies trends, forecasts annual results, and communicates recommendations to leadership.
Facilitates multi-year corporate financial planning. Identifies trends and communicates recommendations to executive leadership.
Oversees the preparation of short-term and long-range financial projections and makes actionable recommendations to drive growth and influence key performance indicators (KPIs).
Develops and implements talent strategy across the portfolio of functions to achieve goals.
Effectively develops and grows internal talent.
Oversees banking relationships and ensures that the proper level of service is provided.
Stays current on available services and new developments in the banking industry by meeting with representatives of client and non-client banks.
Participates in product design and review sessions to provide timely feedback and ensure alignment.
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field
Ten years of leadership experience in finance or accounting
Prior experience with life insurance industry statutory and GAAP accounting
CPA designation preferred
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Superior knowledge of statutory accounting, GAAP accounting, financial planning, corporate taxes, cash management, and federal and state regulations
Superior knowledge of strategic planning and automated financial and reporting systems
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with internal and external customers
Excellent presentation abilities
Advanced analytical abilities, including ability to gather and analyze a variety of data points to make recommendations to stakeholders
Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination due to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, active military status, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
All of our locations are tobacco free including in company vehicles.
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What We Do
EMC Insurance Companies is among the top 60 insurance organizations in the country based on net written premium, and we have more than 2,500 employees. The company was organized in 1911 to write workers’ compensation protection in Iowa. Today, EMC provides property and casualty insurance products and services throughout the United States and writes reinsurance contracts worldwide. Operating under the trade name EMC Insurance Companies, Employers Mutual Casualty Company and one or more of its affiliated companies is licensed in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
