Sr. Financial Reporting Accountant

Fidelity & Guaranty Life Business Services; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company in Des Moines, IA, seeks a senior financial reporting professional to manage statutory quarterly and annual statements, footnotes, and analysis for statutory reporting. The role also supports internal and external audits and prepares GAAP statements and related analyses.

Responsibilities include journal entries, reconciliations, control documentation, and working with EY audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA or pursuing CPA preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience in a sophisticated environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory quarterly/annual statements and footnote disclosures.
• Support GAAP quarterly/annual statements and related analyses.
• Assist with internal/external audits and examinations.
• Assist with journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and documentation.

Job description

Job Summary

This position is a senior level position performing various duties related to the financial reporting process for Fidelity & Guaranty Life and subsidiaries. Areas of responsibility include preparation of the quarterly and annual Statutory financial statements, footnote disclosures, and analysis required for Statutory reporting. This position will also support the department with respect to internal and external audit requests.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely and accurate completion of regulatory required statutory reporting, including the Annual and Quarterly Statements, MD&A, statutory audited financial statements and any associated filing.
• Support coordination and preparation of certain GAAP, quarterly and annual statements; and related analysis, including, but not limited to related footnotes and analytics.
• Prepare analysis and utilize reporting tools to obtain information from the general ledger (Oracle) and/or financial data warehouse as required to assist with the reconciliation and analytic duties related to position.
• Preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations including supporting analysis when applicable.
• Support compliance with internal control procedures and documentation of controls (i.e., Review and approval control binders).
• Support internal and external (EY) audits and statutory insurance department examinations, as needed.
• Pursue path of continuous process improvement (including automation) opportunities to identify and provide recommendations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role does not have formal people leadership responsibilities but may provide guidance, mentorship, or subject matter expertise to others.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong computer knowledge including familiarity of financial based client-server packages desired.
• Knowledge of reporting packages, including SOVOS and Wdata reporting tools a plus.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Highly motivated and demonstrated ability to take initiative.
• Leadership skills, with the coach and mentor staff.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of key data.
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks/projects to meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel required.
• Embraces and demonstrates F&G's cultural values.
• Builds trust and camaraderie between team members.
• Experience playing a lead role in team projects or deliveries to ensure smooth operation, timeliness, accuracy and achieve targeted result.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Years of Experience: 3+ year of relevant experience in sophisticated accounting environment.
• Insurance experience a plus.
• License/Certification: CPA or pursuing CPA.

Other Requirements

• This position primarily involves sedentary work, requiring long periods of sitting, regular use of a computer, and occasional standing or walking, with reasonable accommodations available.
• Perform other functions, duties and projects as assigned.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Ability to travel up to: 10% of the time #LI-MB1 #LI-Remote.

Additional Information

Work Environments: F&G believes in an employee-centric flexible environment, which is why we offer the ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements.

During the hiring process, you'll work with your leader to decide what works best for your role.

F&G complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for F&G.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

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About F&G

Since 1959, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company (F&G) has offered annuity and life insurance products to those who are seeking security in retirement and protection during life's unexpected events.

As a national Top Workplace1, an Iowa Top Workplace2 and a proud equal opportunity employer, F&G team members are empowered, collaborative, dynamic and authentic. We believe that by embracing these values, we will continue to build and strengthen the company while continuing to be a great place to work.

1Top Workplaces USA 2022 - 2023 2Des Moines Register Top Workplaces 2018 - 2022

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