Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

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Responsible for overseeing and reviewing U.S. Statutory (NAIC – National Association of Insurance Commissioners) and U.S. GAAP, Canadian GAAP, regulatory, tax and/or Board financial reporting for investment portfolios of the Insurance Company, subsidiaries and affiliates.  Requires a thorough understanding of accounting pronouncements and appropriate application to the investment portfolio. Responsible for various related compliance testing and reporting.

What you will do:

• Responsible for the preparation and review of the quarterly/annual statutory NAIC state financial reporting, supplements, annual audited financial statements and surveys.
• Coordinate investment presentation in the financial statements on a quarterly basis.  
• Ensure consistency in the financial statements, board reports and information provided to analysts.
• Research and propose new disclosures and modifications to reports in response to new pronouncements and guidelines. 
• Determine appropriate disclosures related to new investment types. 
• Interpret new pronouncements and guidelines issued by authoritative associations in relation to U.S. Statutory, U.S. GAAP, or various regulations.
• Recommend appropriate changes to accounting systems and presentation of information
• Responsible for coordinating audits for Investments and explaining Company’s position. 
• Responsible for monitoring the reporting database and making adjustments where necessary
• Assist with new process and project implementation.
• For Insurance Company, subsidiaries and affiliates, ensuring a proper audit trail of financial statements numbers. 
• Analyze and interpret financial results.
• Prepare audit documents upon request. 
• Explain reports and position to auditors as necessary.
• Respond to ad-hoc reporting requests requiring interpretation of requests, professional formatting and explanation of results.
• Reconcile and research ledger balances for accuracy between multiple systems.
• Other duties as assigned

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 5-7 years of financial reporting experience required.
• Advanced MS Office Skills (Excel, Access and PowerPoint)
• Understanding of various reporting systems (Blackline, EASY, SAP, PAM, Phoenix, Unit Value Cloud)

What will set you apart:

• Public accounting or investment related financial reporting experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. Statutory (NAIC) and/or GAAP accounting principles

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) –  BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

Base Salary Range

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer •  Drug-free workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. 

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***

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