Finance Reporting Manager, Kansas City (MO, US)

Finance Reporting Manager, Kansas City (MO, US) Swiss Re - 4.0 Kansas City, MO Job Details Full-time $112,000 - $168,000 a year 13 hours ago Qualifications Business financial process improvement Stakeholder engagement Internal controls CPA Variance analysis Automation Financial reporting Finance Team development Bachelor's degree GAAP Financial control management Performance Improvement (PI) Managing accounting teams Mentoring Accounting and finance experience Accounting standards Data visualization Bachelor's degree in accounting Senior level Certified Project Manager Cross-functional collaboration Project leadership Statutory Accounting Principles Cross-functional team management Leadership Accounting Communication skills Stakeholder relationship building Cross-functional communication Stakeholder management 10 years

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Kansas City, MO, US We're seeking a dynamic finance reporting leader who can drive excellence in financial reporting while building strong stakeholder relationships and leading a team to success! About the Role This management position oversees financial reporting and analysis of assigned legal entities in the U.S. You'll lead a team to deliver valuable insights to other finance and business functions through expert and timely information while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a team responsible for high-quality US Statutory financial reporting for assigned legal entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to regulatory and internal governance requirements Direct and oversee comprehensive financial and variance analysis, clearly communicating results and key drivers to senior finance and business stakeholders Establish and maintain robust internal control activities within the reporting process, identifying issues and implementing effective remediation strategies Drive innovation by identifying opportunities for process improvement, including automation and standardization, and leading implementation efforts Build and nurture strategic relationships with internal partners and external stakeholders to support reporting and analytical objectives Mentor and coach team members to develop their technical and soft skills, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth About the Team The Americas Carrier Management Team is constantly developing and strengthening our capabilities to provide insightful and meaningful reporting to our decision makers. You will join a highly motivated and dynamic team within an interesting and complex environment and will get the opportunity to build up and further enhance reporting, consolidation & analytical capabilities. About You You're a strategic thinker with excellent leadership abilities who thrives on developing both processes and people. Your strong communication skills and business acumen enable you to translate complex financial information into actionable insights for stakeholders at all levels. You're passionate about fostering an inclusive team environment while driving operational excellence. We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements: 10+ years of experience in the life insurance industry or audit experience, including team leadership responsibilities Four-year Accounting for Finance degree; CPA certification or equivalent preferable Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. Statutory accounting and reporting standards for life insurance companies Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage through influence to ensure successful execution of deliverables Strong track record of implementing process improvements and driving efficiency initiatives These are additional nice to haves: Experience managing regulatory relationships and responding to regulatory inquiries Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and reporting requirements Familiarity with data visualization tools and financial systems implementation Experience mentoring and developing finance professionals Project management certification or demonstrated project leadership experience This position will be located in our Kansas City, MO office. Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week, with the option to work onsite full-time if preferred. This position is not eligible for full-time teleworker. The estimated base salary range for this position is $112,000 to $168,000. The specific salary offered for this, or any given role will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to job location, scope of role, qualifications, complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent, experience, education, and employer budget. At Swiss Re, we take a "total compensation approach" when making compensation decisions. This means that we consider all components of compensation in their totality (such as base pay, short-and long-term incentives, and benefits offered), in setting individual compensation. About Swiss Re Swiss Re is one of the world's leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 15,000 employees across the world. Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability. If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience. Swiss Re is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice to recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientations, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Decisions on employment are solely based on an individual's qualifications for the position being filled. During the recruitment process, reasonable accommodations for disabilities are available upon request. If contacted for an interview, please inform the Recruiter/HR Professional of the accommodation needed. We may use AI-powered tools to support the review and evaluation of applications for this position. 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