Director, SEC Reporting

Allstate Insurance Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 158,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Director of SEC Reporting to lead financial reporting and enhance process efficiencies. In this high-visibility role, you will manage SEC filings, collaborate across business units, and foster a culture of accountability and collaboration. Your expertise in GAAP and SEC regulations will be pivotal in supporting securities offerings and ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards. Join a company that values innovation and offers a platform for professional growth, where your contributions will make a significant impact in protecting families and their belongings.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of public accounting experience, preferably Big 4.
• Experience in insurance industry accounting and reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare SEC filings and collaborate with departments for disclosures.
• Lead project teams on disclosures related to new accounting developments.
• Hire, train, and develop a strong accounting team.

Skills

Accounting

Business Acumen

Financial Analysis

GAAP

Leadership

Management

SEC Regulations

Financial Reporting

Education

CPA certification

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. For over 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us ahead of our customers’ evolving needs, advocating for safety measures and industry-leading innovations in pricing, telematics, and device and identity protection.

Job Description

The Director of SEC Reporting will lead the development of external financial reporting, accounting, audit committee materials, and other project responsibilities for The Allstate Corporation, a Fortune 100 SEC registrant. This team manages financial reporting for the corporation and subsidiaries, including SEC filings and audited US GAAP financial statements for various subsidiaries.

In this dynamic, high-visibility role, you will serve as a change champion, improving process efficiencies and business practices. You will lead and coach a team of high-performing accounting and reporting professionals, fostering a culture of urgency, collaboration, and accountability.

1. Prepare SEC filings, including MD&A, financial statements, and footnotes, collaborating with various departments to ensure comprehensive disclosures.
2. Develop presentations for communicating reporting results to senior leadership and the audit committee.
3. Manage processes supporting SEC certifications and auditor communications to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
4. Lead project teams on disclosures related to new accounting developments and transactions.
5. Collaborate across business units to develop disclosures that explain our business results to external stakeholders.
6. Support securities offerings and capital market transactions.
7. Monitor and evaluate the control environment for compliance with SEC Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and NAIC SOX.
8. Implement best-in-class reporting technologies to enhance reporting processes.
9. Support audits and reviews with independent auditors.
10. Respond to regulator inquiries and SEC comments on filings.
11. Hire, train, and develop a strong accounting team, fostering an integrated organization.

Functional Skills

• Deep knowledge of SEC Reporting, GAAP, statutory accounting principles (preferred), internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience leading high-performing teams.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Demonstrated leadership capabilities are required, including the ability to unify large teams and implement best practices.

Education and Experience

• CPA certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 5-10 years of public accounting experience, preferably Big 4, with clients in Insurance or Financial Services.
• Experience in insurance industry accounting and reporting (preferred).

Skills

Accounting, Business Acumen, Financial Analysis, GAAP, Leadership, Management, SEC Regulations, Financial Reporting.

Compensation

Annual salary ranges from $158,000 to $212,750, based on experience and qualifications.

The candidate will be required to undergo a background check.

Joining Allstate offers an opportunity to challenge yourself, grow your skills, and make a positive impact. We value connection and belonging, recognized through multiple diversity awards, empowering everyone to lead, innovate, and give back.

Good Hands. Greater Together.

Note: We generally do not sponsor employment-based visas for this position.