Sr. Financial Reporting Accountant (GAAP)

Summary

The Sr. Financial Reporting Accountant will perform various duties to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for FGL Holdings and its subsidiaries. Areas of responsibility include preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations and earnings analysis; maintenance of monthly close calendars; preparation of financial statement and footnote disclosures; and other monthly close responsibilities required for SEC and statutory reporting. The Sr. Financial Reporting Accountant will also support the Financial Reporting team with requests from internal and external auditors, senior management and rating agencies.

Organization

The Sr. Financial Reporting Accountant will report to the Manager, Financial Reporting.  The Sr. Financial Reporting Accountant will work with other members of the Financial Reporting team and have some supervisory requirements of staff and consultants when performing assigned work.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Sr. Financial Reporting Accountant range of tasks to be performed may include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Preparing and/or reviewing components of the GAAP and SEC financial statements and reporting packages as assigned, including related footnotes, schedules and analysis.
• Preparing and/or reviewing components of the statutory-basis financial statements, including related footnotes, schedules and analysis
• Preparing reconciliations and analysis of general ledger accounts and other financial data
• Executing internal controls designed to mitigate identified risks within the financial reporting process
• Preparing journal entries, evaluation and supporting analysis
• Performing designated tasks within the monthly close management process.
• Assisting with requests of both internal and external auditors
• Researching and analyzing regulatory, technical or other information, as deemed necessary
• Identifying opportunities for process and control enhancements, including automation opportunities, to ensure risks are adequately mitigated
• Assisting with ad hoc requests, special projects and other duties related to financial reporting and analysis, as assigned.
• Managing the monthly/quarterly close calendar and assisting with the coordination of close activities

Experience and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in financial reporting, accounting or auditing

Preferred Experience

• Life insurance or financial services experience preferred
• Big 4 public accounting experience preferred
• CPA license preferred

Skills and Abilities

The successful candidate for the Sr. Financial Reporting Accountant role will possess the following skills and abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills
• Highly motivated and demonstrated ability to take initiative
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels
• Experience with analyzing and understanding 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
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word)
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong problem-solving skills

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