Assistant Vice President – Assistant Controller, Assistant Treasurer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Iowa.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with the Controller to manage daily accounting, banking, treasury operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and financial analysis processes.

• Drive the accounting and financial closing process for quarterly and yearly financial statements.

• Ensure the review of financial statements and disclosures meets Statutory, GAAP, and Tax accounting standards.

• Conduct GAAP financial reporting along with monthly financial management and board/investor reporting.

• Oversee the preparation of audited financial statements and regulatory financial reports.

• Manage federal and state income tax reporting and compliance in collaboration with internal resources and external tax advisors.

• Supervise financial statement analytical reviews for management, the board, and investors.

• Investigate complex accounting issues and compose technical accounting memorandums.

• Enhance and automate processes; uphold accounting policies, procedures, and documentation.

• Cultivate relationships with internal and external auditors as well as the Iowa Insurance Division.

• Aid in external audits and regulatory examinations.

• Work collaboratively across the Company to ensure robust internal controls and execute audit recommendations.

• Assist in the design, implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of the ICFR program.

• Contribute to annual budgeting and forecasting activities.

• Establish and sustain banking relationships while enhancing treasury efficiencies.

• Partner with the Controller to supervise accounting and financial systems.

• Lead efforts to improve workflows, automation, data quality, reporting capabilities, and systems controls.

• Collaborate with Information Technology on technology strategy, product design, and review sessions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related field.

• A minimum of ten years of progressive leadership experience in accounting and/or finance.

• Previous experience in the life insurance sector.

• Proficiency in statutory and GAAP accounting.

• In-depth knowledge of statutory accounting, GAAP accounting, financial planning, corporate taxes, cash management, and federal and state insurance regulations.

• Exceptional understanding of strategic planning and automated financial and reporting systems.

• Advanced analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities.

• Strong comprehension of internal controls.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, dynamic, and deadline-oriented environment.

• Strong presentation skills with the ability to convey financial information to executive leadership.

• CPA designation or CPA eligibility is preferred.

• Experience in implementing new accounting systems and process automation initiatives is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Life, medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Competitive paid time off plan.

• Full day of volunteer time off each year.

• 401(k) plan match.

• Pension plan.

• OneEMC bonus plan.

• Recognition and anniversary awards.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Wellness initiatives aimed at enhancing team member well-being and lowering health insurance costs.

• Flexibility to dress according to your day.

• Options for alternative work arrangements.