Senior Accountant - Insurance

About the role

This Senior Accountant position is part of Ally's Controller's Team. The role involves preparing consolidated financial statements, supporting control operations, analyzing and reconciling accounts, and coordinating with various groups across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and year-end financial statements (10-Q/10-K) using NAIC accounting principles.
• Support qualitative improvements in control operations to reduce or eliminate control deficiencies.
• Analyze and reconcile more complex accounts, researching discrepancies and taking corrective actions.
• May supervise junior accountants, providing training and development, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Provide insights into potential process improvements and coordinate with multiple groups to gather necessary materials.
• Participate in reviewing and making adjustments to financial statements based on feedback from various stakeholders.
• Offer analytical accounting support to internal business partners and assist in resolving accounting issues through proper channels.
• Drive audit compliance within the areas for which you are responsible.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience in accounting or a related field.
• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• CPA (or equivalent) and/or MBA preferred.
• Strong preference for public accounting experience.
• Advanced MS Excel skills, including pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.
• Experience with Workday.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and high degree of self-motivation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize data, perform independent analysis, and provide clear explanations and conclusions to management.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative on tasks.
• Comfortable interacting with other personnel in various departments and external parties as needed.

Skills

• Proficiency in accounting principles and practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.

Benefits

Ally offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Time Away: 20 paid time off days plus 11 paid holidays and 8 hours of volunteer time off.
• Planning for the Future: Industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, student loan pay downs, and 529 educational savings assistance programs.
• Supporting your Health & Well-being: Flexible health and insurance options, employee, spouse, and child life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account, Healthcare FSA, critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity insurance, and a total well-being program.
• Building a Family: Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility assistance, paid parental and caregiver leave, dependent day care FSA back-up, child and adult/elder care days, and childcare discounts.
• Work-Life Integration: Mentally Fit Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers® program, and other employee discount programs.

Pay

The base pay range for this position is $70,000 - $120,000 USD annually, with the actual salary determined by the specific role, scope, and responsibilities. Incentive compensation is also available through an annual incentive plan.

Schedule

Roles are designated as fully on-site, hybrid, or fully remote, with specific expectations outlined by the hiring manager during the interview process. All work requirements are subject to change based on business needs and leader discretion.