Western & Southern Financial Group

Manager Corporate Accounting

Western & Southern Financial Group • $90K — $120K *
Cincinnati, OH 45238In-Person
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
3 days ago
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required.
  • Experience managing large projects to completion.
  • Proven supervisory experience with mentoring capabilities.
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • In-depth knowledge of statutory and GAAP accounting principles.
  • Proven financial statement analysis skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Review and approve complex expense allocations and journal entries.
  • Lead annual budget creation and monthly cost allocations.
  • Conduct discussions and analyses on financial metrics with management.
  • Communicate business changes impacting financial results with leadership.
  • Manage intercompany expense allocation and regulatory reporting processes.
  • Identify and implement process enhancements to improve financial analysis efficiency.
  • Recruit, train, and develop staff, providing direction and performance feedback.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • Supportive work environment fostering teamwork and collaboration.
Full Job Description
Overview

Leads and manages a team of exempt and nonexempt individuals responsible for the accounting of the overall Western & Southern Financial Group (W&SFG), life insurance subsidiaries (both statutory and GAAP) and certain non-life insurance subsidiaries. Coordinates the execution and delivery of the monthly GAAP consolidation results. Owns, executes and manages all organizational efforts related to expense budget, cost allocations and expense analysis. Actively communicating with senior leadership related to results and the projected impact of business activities on operating expenses.Leads and monitors organizations regulatory processes related to intercompany agreement transactions. Partners with Compliance Department and business unit stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance.Utilizes management skills to motivate and direct professional personnel who perform core accounting and reporting functions. Ensure the completeness and accuracy of the organization's financial results.Coordinates and implements best practices for efficiently completing budget and expense deliverables, including leveraging technology to create transparency, improve workflow and maintain accuracy.Empowered to work independently and make a wide-range of decisions, escalating to more senior management when necessary.

Responsibilities

What you will do:
  • {30%} Reviews and approves complex expense allocation calculations and asset management journal entries. Leverages organizational knowledge and business expertise to to maintain complete and accurate financial statements both at the consolidated W&SFG level, individual life insurance entities and non-life asset management entities for both statutory and GAAP reporting.
  • {15%} Leads the coordination and execution of the annual expense budget creation and subsequent monthly cost allocation processes for W&SFG. Educates stakeholders on the allocation processes and impact of time-study decisions.
  • {20%} Leads discussion and analysis related to key financial and expense metrics and critical measures with management and senior officers. Deliverables include analysis related to expense variance and projections, Exeuctive Scorecard reporting, and monthly business unit financial reporting results.
  • {10%} Actively communicates with business unit leadership regarding changes in the business and the impact on the related finanicial results, including: budget changes, company streamline activites and business development changes. Effectively esclates to finance leadership when necessay.
  • {10%} Owns the coordination, monitoring and execution of the Enterprise intercompany expense allocation and chargeback processes, including the intercompany settlements, partnering with Compliance of risks and new agreements, and regulatory reporting.
  • {15%} Identifies, designs and leads implementation of process enhancements to improve efficiency and create stakeholder value related to financial analysis, internal and external reporting, and budget and cost allocations..
  • Stays current on statutory and GAAP accounting guidance and other rules affecting the financial statements. Informs senior management of pending guidance changes and how those changes will impact the financial statements.
  • {10%} Recruits, hires, trains and develops staff. Provides direction to and development of associates through daily coaching, the administration of the Performance Management Program, and the creation and implementation of development plans. Develops challenging goals for associates and that align with the Enterprise's and department's missions.
  • Stays current on trends in the insurance and asset management industry.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree In accounting. - Required
  • Demonstrated experience successfully managing large projects to completion. - Required
  • Proven experience supervising (directly or indirectly) and mentoring individuals. Must cite examples of providing direction, coaching and giving effective feedback to team members. - Required
  • Proven experience handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. - Required
  • Demonstrated in-depth knowledge, understanding and experience interpreting and applying statutory and GAAP accounting principles. Cite examples of application of accounting principles to business situations. -
  • Proven ability to analyze financial statements and apply a broad business perspective in summarizing results. -
  • Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience communicating to and influencing opinion in large and small groups. -
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt communication styles and effectively communicate technical information to associates at various levels. -
  • Demonstrated knowledge of business processes in the financial services or similar industry. -
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality, emphasizing the need to deliver quality products and/or services. -
  • Proven integrity and maturity in handling confidential information. -
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) With current CPE requirements met or commensurate experience. Upon Hire - Required
Work Setting/Position Demands:
  • Works in an office setting and remains in a stationary position for long periods of time while working at a desk, on a computer or with other standard office equipment, or while in meetings.
  • Requires the ability to verbally communicate and exchange accurate information to customers and associates on a regular basis.
  • Requires visual acuity to read and interpret a variety of correspondence, procedures, reports and forms via paper and electronic documents, visual inspection involving small defects; small parts, and/or operation of machinery (including inspection); using measurement devices continuously. Visual acuity is required to determine accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned.
  • Requires the ability to prepare written correspondence, reports and forms using prescribed formats and conforming to rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style on a regular basis.
  • Requires the ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
  • Performs substantial movement of wrists, hands, and fingers for continuous computer work.
  • Extended hours required during peak workloads or special projects/events.
Travel Requirements:
  • None

About Western & Southern Financial Group

Western & Southern Financial Group provides financial translators, helping to turn the complex into simple, practical financial solutions. work face-to-face with middle-market clients to help understand their needs and provide financial solutions designed to meet their goals.

Western & Southern Financial Group Careers

Join the vibrant team at Western & Southern Financial Group, a leader in the financial services industry known for its strong commitment to fostering professional growth and innovation. As part of our team, you will engage in meaningful work that directly contributes to our reputation as one of the most respected names in financial solutions.

Work You’ll Do

At Western & Southern Financial Group, you will find job opportunities that challenge and motivate you to leverage your skills and potential. Whether you are looking for a position in financial advising, customer service, or IT, our company offers a dynamic environment where career growth is supported and encouraged.

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Embrace the chance to work on projects that redefine industry standards while collaborating with a team of over 10,000 dedicated professionals. Our leadership is committed to nurturing a culture of innovation and diversity, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to excel.

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Western & Southern Financial Group is not just a company; it's a place where careers are built. Our employees enjoy access to comprehensive benefits and diversity training programs that promote professional development and personal well-being. From leadership workshops to networking events, we provide the tools necessary for you to advance your career.

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Kickstart your career with Western & Southern’s internship programs. These opportunities allow you to gain hands-on experience, build your resume, and understand the financial sector from the inside out. Interns work closely with experienced professionals, gaining insights that are crucial for future employment.

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4,700 employees
Industry
Finance & Insurance
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