Senior Manager, Statutory Accounting – Hybrid

Security Benefit; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

PTO 33 days

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Disability insurance

FSAs

Life insurance

Education benefits

EAP

Job summary

Security Benefit is seeking an experienced Manager, Statutory Accounting to lead the SAP-based financial reporting team. You will own the close process, journal entries, MD&A, and reconciliations, while supervising staff and ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

The position offers a hybrid schedule with options to work in Overland Park/Topeka, KS or Des Moines, IA, and exposure to senior leadership to shape processes across the financial reporting function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting is required.
• CPA certification is preferred with 7+ years of accounting experience.
• 3+ years of experience leading a team with staff development.
• Insurance industry experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP accounting close ensuring timely journal entries and reconciliations.
• Review financial statements, MD&A, and supporting schedules.
• Manage state filings for multiple life insurance companies.
• Lead FABN disclosures and notes with internal ownership transition.
• Coordinate audit deliverables and act as primary auditor liaison.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

CPA preferred

Job description

Security Benefit is seeking an experienced Manager, Statutory Accounting to lead the SAP-based financial reporting team. You will own the close process, journal entries, MD&A, and reconciliations, while supervising staff and ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

The position offers a hybrid schedule with options to work in Overland Park/Topeka, KS or Des Moines, IA, and exposure to senior leadership to shape processes across the financial reporting function.