Job DescriptionAmeriprise Financial is looking to add a Principal Accountant- Financial Reporting to the team! The individual in this role is responsible for the preparation and timely completion of statutory financial statements and disclosures for filing with State regulators and the NAIC and monitoring changes in accounting/reporting guidance and new transactions and events. The individual in this role will also ensure quality and accuracy of disclosures and are in compliance with insurance statutory accounting principles.
Key Responsibilities- Prepares life insurance company statutory annual and quarterly financial statements, and other reports, for filing with state insurance regulators and the NAIC
- Provides insightful qualitative analysis around regulatory and legal entity reporting
- Teams with internal and external partners to understand prioritize and review specialized/complex analysis, reports and accounting transactions and implement any changes needed for reporting
- Maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting
- Complete requests from and communicate with external auditors and examiners/regulators
- Ad hoc projects
- Assists in the preparation and review of various state and insurance company filings
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
- 5 or more years' experience - ideally with regulatory filings
- Proven ability to lead through change and handle detailed work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Strong attention to detail and ability to problem solve
- Strategic and independent thinker with ability to quickly adapt to change
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications- Accounting degree
- CPA license
- Life insurance company statutory reporting experience
- Ability to navigate NAIC statutory accounting and reporting guidance
- Proficiency with Workday General Ledger
- Demonstrated decision-making skills, ability to prioritize tasks to understand the impact to the business and develop best practices
- Strategic and independent thinker with the ability to quickly adapt to change
In-Office CollaborationWe are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in-person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders - clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time or different in-office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.
Visa SponsorshipApplicants must have a valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States (e.g., H-1B, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, TN).
Base Pay SalaryThe estimated base salary for this role is $87,400-$120,200/year. We have a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. In addition, most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives depending on the role. We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.
Full-Time/Part-TimeFull time
Exempt/Non-ExemptExempt
Job Family GroupFinance
Line of Business FIN Finance
