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Job Purpose

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide project management capabilities, expertise, and ongoing support to the Finance department.
• Assist in project planning, project management, and coordination of the Company’s monthly accounting close and quarterly financial reporting process.
• Assist in project planning, project management, and coordination of the Company’s annual SOX program, including coordination with stakeholders across relevant departments.
• Coordinate the department's involvement in cross-functional organizational initiatives, including new product development and implementation.
• Work closely with the Company’s internal and external audit teams to facilitate efficient project management and monitor delivery of requested audit support.
• Assist with the preparation and presentation of reporting on project status.
• Assist team members in creating deliverables to support the development and execution of department strategy.
• Assist team members in synthesizing data from multiple sources and preparing presentations and reports.
• Collaborate with team members to understand problems, recommend solutions, escalate issues, and provide full transparency into current workload.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across other departments to ensure the efficient execution of Finance projects.
• Support the strategic goals of the department and Company.

Other Duties

• Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong project management skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Project and JIRA preferred.
• Familiarity with accounting close, financial reporting, and internal control over financial reporting processes preferred.
• Ability to be adaptable and take ownership of tasks and projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate with associates at all levels within and outside of the organization.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and meet deadlines, while maintaining focus in a fast-paced environment.
• Active listener with strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation creation and delivery.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills. Able to handle multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong team player with strong professional, interpersonal, and relationship building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and establish priorities to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to meet job requirements with a positive and productive attitude.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) required. Experience with Microsoft Copilot preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 3+ years of project management or equivalent experience required.
• Insurance or financial services experience preferred.
• Finance/Accounting experience preferred.

Jackson is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. The Company subscribes to and endorses federal and state laws and regulations relating to equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, legally-recognized disability, marital status, legally-protected medical condition, citizenship, ancestry, height, weight, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other factor not related to the needs of the job. The Company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity. Company facilities and campuses are tobacco-free environments.