Assistant Vice President, Finance

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Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises. 

Position Summary: 

The  Controller, Life is a visible and influential leader responsible for all financial-related tasks and for ensuring complete and accurate financial information for the Life segment. This role will work in close collaboration with all areas of the business to ensure comprehensive review and approach to accounting practices and implement new and enhanced processes driving continued efficiencies and analytics for the organization. They will provide leadership to the accounting function and build an environment that promotes continued growth and collaboration. The successful candidate will possess a style that is results-driven, collaborative and integrity-based and will excel in a culture where respect, accountability and high standards are practiced and admired. Intellectual agility and managerial courage are key for success.

Position Responsibilities: 

• Lead a team of   accounting professionals responsible for  the day-to-day accounting operations on multiple bases of accounting such as US GAAP, US Statutory and Bermuda GAAP.  Accounting operations includes the management of system feeds, journal entries, reconciliations and financial statement analytics supporting the Life insurance business.

• Ensure an accurate and timely daily, monthly, quarterly and year end financial close.

• Responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financials statements.

• Ensure the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal controls relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements are free from material misstatement.

• Establish and maintain disclosure controls and procedures and effective internal control over financial reporting for the Company. 

• In partnership with other finance leaders, ensure transparent results and reporting to management and executive leadership.

• Provide quarterly certification of Life segment results to the Assistant Controller, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. 

• Responsible for driving key process improvements and serve as the subject matter expert on the accounting systems and related integration activities.

• Work closely with both internal and external auditors to ensure clean and timely quarterly and annual audits.

Position qualifications: 

• 12-15+ years of progressively responsible accounting, external reporting, and operational management experience in a complex insurance or financial services organization

• Demonstrated statutory, GAAP accounting knowledge (specifically LDTI) and Bermuda GAAP; including preparation of annual statements, combined annual statements, and supplements

• Experienced in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to use complex formulas and pivot tables to manipulate data

• Demonstrated project management experience, problem-solving skills and an ability to evaluate processes/procedures to identify opportunities for improvement

• Ability to work with all levels of the organization and outside partners, driving initiatives and projects to desired outcomes

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or finance; CPA required

• Hybrid role in Chicago, IL

• Sponsorship is not available for this position

Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination. Kemper is focused on expanding our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts to align with our vision, mission, and guiding principles. Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

The range for this position is $180,000 to $210,000. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors.  This job is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and Kemper benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, etc.)  

Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination.  

Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email.  Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates.  If you receive such a message, delete it.