Manager, Financial Reporting

Location(s)

Chicago, Illinois

Details

Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises. 

Position Summary:

Kemper is a publicly traded, multi-billion-dollar insurance and financial services company, and we are seeking a talented and motivated accounting professional to join our Financial Reporting team at our headquarters in downtown Chicago. This is a fantastic role for a strong performer who is looking to greatly expand their knowledge within a multi-faceted insurance company (P&C, Life, Health) that has exposure to financial reporting under SEC, GAAP, ERISA and statutory accounting frameworks.

Kemper has a proven track record for developing its people for higher roles within the department as well as other functions and across its operating entities. We seek a detail-oriented professional to assist with a wide range of monthly, quarterly and annual accounting functions associated with Kemper’s financial reporting. 

Position Responsibilities:  

• Assisting in preparation of L&H and P&C Statutory-basis financial statements (Blue Books, Yellow Books)
• Prepare audited financial statements and address inquiries from internal and external auditors
• Performing research around emerging accounting guidance and unique operational transactions
• Manage submission of state filings to various insurance bureaus and departments 
• Reviewing the prepared work of Staff and Senior Accountants and providing meaningful feedback 
• Designing, preparing and analyzing management reports 

• Creating and performing ad hoc queries and analyses 

Position Qualifications: 

• 5-8 years of experience in public accounting and/or corporate financial reporting
• BA/BS degree in Accounting or Finance 
• Accounting/reporting experience in the insurance industry is a strong plus 
• CPA or CPA candidate, is a plus 
•  Effective writing skills and strong attention to detail required 

• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills 
• Progressive thinking skills, a strong work ethic, and a knack for innovative solutions 
• Excellent communication skills to interact with varying levels of management and professional staff 
• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve complex accounting issues 

• The selected candidate will work a hybrid work schedule which will require weekly reporting to our Chicago office

Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination. Kemper is focused on expanding our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts to align with our vision, mission, and guiding principles. Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive such a message, delete it.

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