Manager, Financial Reporting

Position Overview

Location(s): Chicago, Illinois
Kemper is a publicly traded, multi-billion-dollar insurance and financial services company, and we are seeking a talented and motivated accounting professional to join our Financial Reporting team at our headquarters in downtown Chicago.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in preparation of L&H and P&C Statutory-basis financial statements (Blue Books, Yellow Books)
• Prepare audited financial statements and respond to inquires from internal and external auditors
• Research emerging accounting guidance and analyze unique operational transactions to ensure appropriate accounting treatment
• Manage submission of state filings to various insurance bureaus and departments
• Reviewing the prepared work of Staff and Senior Accountants and providing meaningful feedback
• Designing, preparing and analyzing management reports
• Developing and performing ad hoc reporting, queries, and financial analyses as needed

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in public accounting and/or corporate financial reporting
• BA/BS degree in Accounting or Finance
• Accounting/reporting experience in the insurance industry is a strong plus
• CPA or CPA candidate, is a plus
• Effective writing skills and strong attention to detail required
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• Progressive thinking skills, a strong work ethic, and a knack for innovative solutions
• Excellent communication skills to interact with varying levels of management and professional staff
• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve complex accounting issues

Pay

The range for this position is $79,500 to $132,900. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors.

Schedule

The selected candidate will work a hybrid work schedule which will require weekly reporting to our Chicago office.